Summary
Miami Hurricanes won against the Ole Miss Rebels in a College Football Playoff semifinal game with a score of 31-27. Lane Kiffin, a former Ole Miss coach, missed out on a $250,000 bonus because of the Rebels' loss. Kiffin had already moved to LSU, where he will now focus on building his new team.
Key Facts
- Miami won the game with a last-minute touchdown by quarterback Carson Beck.
- Lane Kiffin previously coached Ole Miss and left the team to coach at LSU.
- Kiffin would have received a $250,000 bonus if Ole Miss had won the game.
- Despite his departure, Kiffin still receives bonuses tied to Ole Miss' postseason performance.
- Ole Miss is now led by head coach Pete Golding, who took over after Kiffin's departure.
- Kiffin's influence on Ole Miss is notable, having built a strong roster over his six-year tenure.
- The game was part of the College Football Playoff semifinals.
