Summary
Ole Miss Rebels played against the Miami Hurricanes in a College Football Playoff game but lost 31-27. Lane Kiffin, the previous head coach of Ole Miss, praised the team for its efforts despite the loss. Kiffin had left Ole Miss to coach at LSU before the playoff games.
Key Facts
- Ole Miss lost to Miami with a final score of 31-27.
- The game took place in State Farm Stadium, Arizona.
- Ole Miss had a late lead but couldn't maintain it in the closing minutes.
- Carson Beck, Miami's quarterback, led a successful final drive.
- Lane Kiffin had left Ole Miss to take a job with LSU before the playoffs.
- Despite leaving, Kiffin congratulated Ole Miss on an impressive season.
- Pete Golding, the defensive coordinator, became head coach after Kiffin's departure.
