Ole Miss and Miami meet in the 2026 Fiesta Bowl semifinal on January 8, with the winner advancing to the national championship.

The 2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl semifinal between Ole Miss and Miami will take place on January 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with the winner advancing to the national championship on January 19 in Miami. Ole Miss is seeded No. 6, defeated top-seeded Georgia 39-34 in a thrilling quarterfinal, highlighted by a last-second field goal and a contentious safety. Trinidad Chambliss, the Rebels' quarterback, finished with 362 passing yards and two touchdowns. Miami is the No. 10 seed, advanced after defeating Ohio State on New Year's Eve, led by quarterback Carson Beck, who previously played for Georgia. The teams haven't played since 1951, making this a historic clash. The game is expected to be competitive, as both teams have performed well in key betting metrics.