The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Ole Miss Rebels College Football Playoff Semifinal 2025 Edition
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Key Points:
- The Miami Hurricanes won their first-ever Fiesta Bowl by defeating the #6 seeded Ole Miss Rebels 31-27, advancing to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game for the first time in school history.
- QB Carson Beck led Miami with 268 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and a game-winning rushing touchdown, solidifying his status as a key player in the Hurricanes' playoff run.
- Miami dominated time of possession (41:22) and offensive snaps (88 to 60), but struggled with penalties (10 for 74 yards) and dropped multiple interceptions, which nearly cost them the game.
- The Hurricanes' defense excelled in situational play, holding Ole Miss to 2/10 on third downs and
