Fiesta Bowl odds: Opening point spread released for Miami vs. Ole Miss in CFP semifinals

The Fiesta Bowl has been set, and Miami will take on Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff national semifinal. Heading into the matchup, the opening odds and point spread has been revealed.

The Hurricanes have opened as three-point favorite over the Rebels. The over/under set at 51.5 points, courtesy of BetMGM.

How to watch the Fiesta Bowl

Time: Jan. 8 | 7:30 p.m. ET
Channel: ESPN/Fubo TV (Streaming)
Location: Glendale, AZ

Miami was the first team to qualify for the semifinal matchup. The Hurricanes upset the defending national champions Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

Mario Cristobal’s group showcased their physicality by holding the Buckeyes to 30 percent (3-10) on third down, and limited Ohio State’s rushing attack to 45 yards during the contest. Miami’s defense forced QB Julian Sayin into two interceptions — including a pivotal pick six in the second quarter by senior DB Keionte Scott.

Ole Miss would play in the New Year’s Day nightcap in the Sugar Bowl vs. Georgia, and was the most thrilling game of all four quarterfinal matchups. The Rebels called on kicker Lucas Carneiro to nail field goals from 55 yards, 56 yards and finally the game-winner from 47 yards out to push the Rebels past Georgia 39-34 (Ole Miss scored a safety on the ensuing kickoff).

QB Trinidad Chambliss threw from 320 yards and two touchdowns while RB Kewan Lacy added 99 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground. WRs Harrison Wallace III and De’Zhaun Stribling combined for 16 receptions for 178 yards during the win.

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