The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Mississippi Rebels in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, a College Football Playoff semifinal, on January 8, 2026, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
The game-winning touchdown came late in the fourth quarter, prompting a reaction from Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery.
The contest was part of the updated College Football Playoff roadmap, as outlined in analysis by Justin Lewis for SB Nation.
