Ole Miss and Miami set up College Football Playoff game like no other

The Miami Hurricanes and Ole Miss Rebels are set to face off in the Fiesta Bowl, a College Football Playoff semifinal, with a spot in the national championship on the line. Miami enters the playoff with a 12-2 record, having secured their place despite not playing in the ACC title game, thanks to a strong resume and high CFP rankings. The Hurricanes have demonstrated their legitimacy in the playoff by defeating No. 7 Texas A&M and pulling off a significant upset against No. 2 Ohio State.

Ole Miss, holding a 13-1 record, has surged under the leadership of new head coach Pete Golding, following Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU. The Rebels finished the regular season with five consecutive wins and continued their momentum with victories over Tulane and No. 3 Georgia. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been a standout performer, leading Ole Miss to one of its best seasons since the 1960s.

Miami's success has been bolstered by the addition