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SCOTTSDALE — No. 6 Ole Miss will take on No. 10 Miami Thursday evening in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl where the Rebels will look to continue their historic run and earn a spot in the College Football National Championship.
After defeating Tulane in the opening round of the playoffs, Ole Miss then went on the road to New Orleans to face Georgia where a thrilling contest ended with the Rebels advancing to the semifinals with a 39-34 victory. A potential win in Glendale Thursday would have Ole Miss competing for their first national title since 1962.
The Hurricanes enter Thursday’s showdown on a bit of an underdog run themselves. A team that snuck into the field of the playoffs in the final week of the season, Miami defeated Texas A&M, 10-3, in a defensive battle in College Station to open up the playoffs. Then, last week that same defense limited Ohio State to 14 points in the quarterfinals, setting up the game vs. the Rebels in the semis.
Be sure to stay up-to-date as we’ve got you covered with everything you’ll need to know to be prepped for gameday!
How to Watch/Listen
No. 10 Miami (12-2, 6-2 ACC) vs. No. 6 Ole Miss (13-1, 7-1 SEC)
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
- Kick: 6:30 p.m. CT
- Where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN app/ESPN platforms
- Radio: Ole Miss Sports Radio Network
Ole Miss vs. Miami Betting Information
Here is the latest betting odds on the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl courtesy of Bet365. DISCLAIMER: Betting lines are subject to change. As of Wednesday night, Ole Miss is a 3.5-point underdog to the Hurricanes.
Spread
- Ole Miss: +3.5 (-118)
- Miami: -3.5 (-104)
Total
- Over 52.5 (-110)
- Under 52.5 (-110)
Moneyline
- Ole Miss: +140
- Miami: -165
Updated Availability Report
Here is the latest availability report we received Wednesday evening.
Ole Miss
Questionable:
Out:
- CB – Cedrick Beavers
- LB – Raymond Collins
- OL – John Wayne Oliver
- OL – PJ Wilkins (Transfer)
No. 10 Miami
Questionable:
- DB – Damari Brown
- DL – Cole McConathy II
- DL – Ahmad Moten St.
Out:
- LB – Malik Bryant
- DL – Donta Simpson
- WR – Daylyn Upshaw
Before kickoff, be sure to check out our staff predictions for the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl to see how our staff sees this heavyweight semifinal shaking out — score forecasts, key matchups, and final picks included. Stay locked in with The Rebel Walk for complete gameday coverage and postgame analysis.
We will have you covered from kickoff to the final whistle as Ole Miss looks to keep its college football playoff run alive.
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TJ Oxley is the Vice President of Operations and the Director of Community Relations for The Rebel Walk. He is also the Director of Basketball Content and Senior Basketball Writer. He has over five years of experience providing in-depth analysis of college basketball through multiple platforms. A former MBA graduate of Ole Miss, TJ started with The Rebel Walk in 2019.
