The Miami Hurricanes football team will play in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game next, facing the winner of the other semifinal between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon.

Next Game: National Championship

After defeating Ole Miss 31–27 in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (the CFP semifinal) on January 8, 2026, Miami advanced to the national title game. Their next opponent will be whichever team wins the other semifinal matchup: No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 5 Oregon, which is being played on Friday, January 9, 2026.

So, Miami’s next game is:

  • Opponent: Winner of Indiana vs. Oregon (CFP semifinal)
  • Game: College Football Playoff National Championship
  • Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
  • Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL (a home-like “neutral” site for the Hurricanes)

How They Got Here

  • Miami entered the playoff as the No. 10 seed and beat No. 6 Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl to earn a spot in the title game.
  • The Hurricanes finished the regular season 12–2 (6–2 ACC) and were ranked in the top 10 heading into the postseason.
  • Their run to the championship has been seen as a major step in the program’s return to national prominence under head coach Mario Cristobal.

What to Watch For

  • If Indiana wins the other semifinal, Miami would face the undefeated Hoosiers, who are having a historic season.
  • If Oregon wins, it would be a rematch of a high‑powered, fast‑paced style of football, similar to what Miami just faced in the Fiesta Bowl.
  • The title game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium, giving Miami a huge home‑field advantage in front of their fans.

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