Summary
The Miami Hurricanes defeated Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff semifinals, becoming the first double-digit seed to advance to the national title game. The Hurricanes will play for the championship at their home stadium, marking a rare accomplishment without having won their conference.
Key Facts
- The Miami Hurricanes won the College Football Playoff semifinal against Ole Miss.
- This victory makes them the first double-digit seed to reach the national championship game.
- The game featured a tight contest with several lead changes in the fourth quarter.
- Miami will compete for the national title at their home stadium.
- The team has never won their current conference, the ACC, yet they are playing in the title game.
- Miami previously made it to a national title game when they were part of the Big East conference.
- The Hurricanes await the winner of the Peach Bowl between Indiana Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks for their opponent in the final.