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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Fiesta Buzz: What to Watch vs. Miami
1/8/2026 | Football
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GLENDALE, Ariz. – No. 6 Ole Miss will take on No. 10 Miami in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal, Thursday, in State Farm Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
We've been previewing the game all week at OleMissSports.com, so be sure to check out our first look, as well as our offensive and defensive practice reports for more information on the contest on and off the field.
Scroll on for our top five storylines between the Rebels and Hurricanes, as well as other vital info, including where to watch the game.
How to Watch: Ole Miss vs. Miami
Date: Thursday, Jan 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Site: State Farm Stadium
What to Wear: Red
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: Watch ESPN
Live Stats: Click Here
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Live Audio: OleMissSports.com
Gameday Program: Click Here
Rare Matchup
Ole Miss and Miami have met only three times in the all-time series. The Rebels lead the series 2-1, with all three previous games having been played in Miami. The last time the Rebels faced Miami was in 1951, which resulted in a loss for Ole Miss.
First Fiesta
This is the first time in program history that the Rebels will play in the Fiesta Bowl. The Rebels are 13-7 in major bowl games. Ole Miss is 27-15 in its 42 bowl appearances, which ranks 11th nationally.
Welcome to the SEC
With Pete Golding winning his first two College Football Playoff games, he is tied for the third-most among SEC coaches all-time.
Carneiro Keeps Kicking
Lucas Carneiro has been outstanding for the Rebels this season. He is 9-of-10 from 50 yards or longer. He also made three crucial field goals in the Sugar Bowl, including two Sugar Bowl records, one from 55 yards and another from 56.
Precision
Trinidad Chambliss also set a Sugar Bowl record with 13 straight completions. He threw for 362 yards and has a 0.74 percent interception-to-attempt rate, just 0.04 percent away from the FBS record set in 2009.
GLENDALE, Ariz. – No. 6 Ole Miss will take on No. 10 Miami in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal, Thursday, in State Farm Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
We've been previewing the game all week at OleMissSports.com, so be sure to check out our first look, as well as our offensive and defensive practice reports for more information on the contest on and off the field.
Scroll on for our top five storylines between the Rebels and Hurricanes, as well as other vital info, including where to watch the game.
How to Watch: Ole Miss vs. Miami
Date: Thursday, Jan 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Site: State Farm Stadium
What to Wear: Red
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: Watch ESPN
Live Stats: Click Here
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Live Audio: OleMissSports.com
Gameday Program: Click Here
Rare Matchup
Ole Miss and Miami have met only three times in the all-time series. The Rebels lead the series 2-1, with all three previous games having been played in Miami. The last time the Rebels faced Miami was in 1951, which resulted in a loss for Ole Miss.
First Fiesta
This is the first time in program history that the Rebels will play in the Fiesta Bowl. The Rebels are 13-7 in major bowl games. Ole Miss is 27-15 in its 42 bowl appearances, which ranks 11th nationally.
Welcome to the SEC
With Pete Golding winning his first two College Football Playoff games, he is tied for the third-most among SEC coaches all-time.
Carneiro Keeps Kicking
Lucas Carneiro has been outstanding for the Rebels this season. He is 9-of-10 from 50 yards or longer. He also made three crucial field goals in the Sugar Bowl, including two Sugar Bowl records, one from 55 yards and another from 56.
Precision
Trinidad Chambliss also set a Sugar Bowl record with 13 straight completions. He threw for 362 yards and has a 0.74 percent interception-to-attempt rate, just 0.04 percent away from the FBS record set in 2009.
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