The 2025 Postseason College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl features the Miami Hurricanes against the Ole Miss Rebels. The game will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, under a dome. Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM and will be aired on ESPN.
The Miami Hurricanes, ranked #10, finished their regular season with a 10-2 record. They represent the Atlantic Coast Conference. Meanwhile, the Ole Miss Rebels, ranked #6, finished with an 11-1 record. They hail from the Southeastern Conference. Both teams aim to advance to the national championship game with a win here.
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Miami Team Preview
The Miami Hurricanes have shown strong performance in recent games. They secured a 38-7 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers. The team gained 28 first downs and had 276 passing yards in that game.
In their game against the Virginia Tech Hokies, the Hurricanes won 34-17. Miami recorded 335 passing yards and 100 rushing yards. The defense forced two fumbles from Virginia Tech, which helped secure the win.
Despite a recent loss to SMU, Miami has a solid overall record. The team has a standout quarterback, Carson Beck, who has thrown for 3,072 yards this season. Miami’s offense ranks 21st in passing yards, and their defense is strong with 34 sacks.
Ole Miss Team Preview
The Ole Miss Rebels have a strong offense this season. They rank 4th in passing yards with 3,715 and 13th in points for with 447. Their rushing game is also solid, ranking 34th with 2,296 yards.
Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss leads the team in passing. He has 3,016 yards and 18 touchdowns in 12 games. Running back Kewan Lacy is key in rushing, with 1,279 yards and 20 touchdowns in 12 games.
On the defensive side, the Rebels have made 25 sacks, ranking 17th. They have also grabbed 7 interceptions, ranking 8th. The team faces some injury concerns with key players listed as questionable.
College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Betting Prediction
The Miami Hurricanes have shown strong offensive capabilities this season. They rank 22nd in points scored and have a potent passing game ranked 21st. This strength gives them a good edge against the Ole Miss defense, which ranks 71st in points allowed.
Ole Miss has a powerful offense, ranking 13th in points scored. Their passing game is particularly effective, with a ranking of 4th. However, Miami’s defense is solid, especially with their 8th-ranked sack count, which may disrupt Ole Miss’s passing attack.
The total points line is set at 51.5, which seems reasonable given both teams’ offensive strengths. Miami averages 409 points this season, while Ole Miss has 447. Considering these factors, the over on total points seems like a good pick.
- Pick: Over 51.5 Total Points
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