Miami plays Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff semifinal Fiesta Bowl on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. local time in Glendale, Arizona).

Quick Scoop

  • Game date: Thursday, January 8, 2026.
  • Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (listed as 6:30 p.m. local in some game-center info).
  • Matchup: Miami Hurricanes vs. Ole Miss Rebels, College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
  • Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona.

Extra context

  • This Fiesta Bowl is a national semifinal in the expanded College Football Playoff, featuring Miami as the No. 10 seed and Ole Miss as the No. 6 seed.
  • Both programs are making a first appearance in the CFP semifinals, adding some extra national buzz to this matchup.

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