How to Watch Ole Miss vs. Miami (FL): Fiesta Bowl Semifinal Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – January 8, 2026

Carson Beck and the Miami Hurricanes (12-2) and Ole Miss Rebels (13-1) face each other on January 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET in the Fiesta Bowl, with a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship up for grabs. You'll want to check out ESPN for the upcoming game featuring the Hurricanes and Rebels.

Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Miami Hurricanes and the Ole Miss Rebels.

How to Watch Miami (FL) vs. Ole Miss

• When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

Miami (FL)'s 2025 Schedule

Miami (FL) 2025 Stats & Insights

• Miami (FL) ranks 48th in total offense this season (404.6 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 404.6 yards allowed per game.
• Miami (FL) is averaging 253.6 passing yards per game on offense this year (39th in the FBS), and is surrendering 201.1 passing yards per game (40th) on defense.
• The Hurricanes rank 30th in points scored this season (31.6 points per game), but they've been thriving on defense, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 13.1 points allowed per game.
• The Hurricanes have the 77th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (151 per game), and they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with just 84 rushing yards allowed per game.
• Miami (FL) has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (20th-best with a 46.2% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (11th-best with a 30.9% third-down percentage allowed) this season.
• With 25 forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (26th in the FBS), the Hurricanes' +12 turnover margin is the eighth-best in college football.

Miami (FL) 2025 Key Players

Ole Miss' 2025 Schedule

Ole Miss 2025 Stats & Insights

• Ole Miss' defense ranks 41st in the FBS with 340.1 total yards given up per contest, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks second-best by posting 496.2 total yards per game.
• Ole Miss' pass defense ranks 31st in the FBS with 194 passing yards surrendered per game, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks third-best by accumulating 315.9 passing yards per game.
• The Rebels' defense ranks 29th in the FBS with 20.4 points surrendered per game, but they've been carried by their offense, which ranks 10th-best by compiling 37.6 points per game.
• In terms of rushing, the Rebels rank 37th in the FBS on offense (180.3 rushing yards per game) and 65th defensively (146.1 rushing yards allowed per contest).
• In terms of third-down efficiency, Ole Miss ranks 32nd in the FBS (44.3% third-down conversion percentage) and 33rd on defense (35.1% third-down rate allowed).
• The Rebels have a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 71st in the FBS.

Ole Miss 2025 Key Players

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