Miami edges Ole Miss in Fiesta Bowl: First national championship game in 23 years
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Key Points:
- Miami quarterback Carson Beck led a decisive 15-play, 75-yard touchdown drive in the final minutes of the Fiesta Bowl, securing a 31-27 victory over Ole Miss and sending Miami to the national championship game.
- Freshman Malachi Toney made critical contributions with two key third-down conversions and a 36-yard go-ahead touchdown run, finishing with five receptions for 81 yards and playing a pivotal role in Miami's win.
- Ole Miss fought valiantly throughout the game despite injuries and coaching turmoil, nearly extending their best season in history, but ultimately ran out of time after Miami's late-game surge.
- Miami dominated time of possession (over 41 minutes) and third-down conversions (11 of 19), relying on
