January 8, 2026 In one of the most exciting playoff games in history, the #10 Miami Hurricanes defeated the #6 Ole Miss Rebel, 31-27 , in the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix Arizona. Miami used a dominating defense, a power running attack and clutch passing down the stretch to secure an opportunity for a national championship 2001. The Canes will now play for the championship at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami jumped out to the lead in the first quarter on 38-yard field goal by Carter Davis