
<article id="beck-with-the-heartbreaker" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Beck with the heartbreaker</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 10:25:11 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 31, Ole Miss 27 Final</p><div class="item-content">
<p>Carson Beck showed patience and scores on a 3-yard score with 18 seconds left to put Canes up 4.</p>
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<article id="chambliss-finds-more-magic" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Chambliss finds more magic</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 10:04:48 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Ole Miss 27, Miami 24 3:13 4Q</p><div class="item-content">
<p>Needing a touchdown Trinidad Chambliss leads a masterful drive, with some Miami flags mixed in. He finds Dae’Quan Wright for the 24-yard touchdown pass. Rebels go for two and get it with a catch by Caleb Odom.</p>



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<article id="toney-with-a-potential-backbreaker" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Toney with a potential backbreaker</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 09:57:24 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 24, Ole Miss 19 5:04 4Q</p><div class="item-content">
<p>Defense needing a stop but Carson Beck delivers a potential back breaker with a 36-yard touchdown pass to Toney who weaves through the secondary.</p>



<p>Now Chambliss needs to show more magic late</p>
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<article id="rebels-back-in-front" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Rebels back in front</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 09:50:41 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Ole Miss 19, Miami 17 7:00 4Q</p><div class="item-content">
<p>Lucas Carneiro drills another field goal, this one from 21 yards out, to put the Rebels back in front. A few personal foul calls on the Hurricanes helped move the drive but once inside the 10 the Ole Miss offense stalled.</p>



<p>Now the defense has to get another stop</p>
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<article id="some-magic-for-rebels" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Some Magic For Rebels?</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 09:23:19 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 17, Ole Miss 16 :22 3Q</p><div class="item-content">
<p>After missing a 51-yard attempt earlier Carneiro banks a 54-yard shot off the left up right that he doinked it off before but this time it goes in.</p>
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<article id="ole-miss-gets-the-first-takeaway" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Ole Miss gets the first takeaway</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 09:13:49 PM</span><p class="event-item-description"></p><div class="item-content">
<p>A second straight drive for Miami that goes into Ole Miss territory ends with zero points as the Rebels get the first takeaway of the game. A Beck pass that was deflected by Kam Franklin is caught by Kapena Gushiken and there is life again for the Rebels.</p>



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<article id="carneiro-finally-misses" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Carneiro finally misses</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 09:00:14 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 17, Ole Miss 13 10:55 3Q</p><div class="item-content">
<p>The hot streak of Lucas Carneiro ends with a missed field goal of 51 yards that hits the left upright. Missed opportunity for the Rebels after getting the missed FG by the Canes to open the half.</p>



<p>Chambliss started the drive off with a perfect pass to Wallace but then a near pick and an incompletion that was nearly picked off stalls the drive</p>
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<article id="big-big-stop-to-open-the-half" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Big, big stop to open the half</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 08:54:10 PM</span><p class="event-item-description"></p><div class="item-content">
<p>Miami misses a 51-yard field goal attempt wide right to open the second half. A big bullet dodged by the Rebels as they were struggling to get off the field. The Canes converted on a couple third downs but all for naught.</p>
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<article id="first-half-stats" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">First Half Stats</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 08:24:32 PM</span><p class="event-item-description"></p><div class="item-content">
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<article id="carneiro-does-it-again" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Carneiro does it again</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 08:21:09 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 17, Ole Miss 13 HALFTIME</p><div class="item-content">
<p>The drive was going well for Ole Miss with the short passes but just not enough time on the clock to do it smoothly. After some drops and a near interception by Chambliss, Carneiro nails it from 58 yards out.</p>



<p>Another near record for the Rebels kicker.</p>
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<article id="beck-miami-respond" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Beck, Miami respond</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 08:02:08 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 17, Ole Miss 10 2:18 2Q</p><div class="item-content">
<p>That was a poor drive by the Rebels secondary. On third down Beck finds a wide open Marion in the flats to convert. Three plays later Beck and Marion connect again for a 52-yard touchdown pass where Marion was once again wide open and behind the secondary.</p>



<p>With the Hurricanes getting the ball to start the 2H this is a very crucial two-minute drive coming up for the Rebels who are without Lacy.</p>
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<article id="carniero-ties-it-up-lacy-injured" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Carniero ties it up, Lacy injured</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 07:55:22 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 10, Ole Miss 10 4:38 2Q</p><div class="item-content">
<p>The leg of Lucas Carneiro comes up big once again this postseason. He nails a 42-yard field goal to tie the game back up. </p>



<p>Bigger story is Kewan Lacy is dealing with a hamstring injury that kept him out of that last drive. Logan Diggs was in for him.</p>
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<article id="miami-looking-like-georgia-with-scoring-drive" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Miami looking like Georgia with scoring drive</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 07:45:52 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 10, Ole Miss 7 7:09 2Q</p><div class="item-content">
<p>The time of possession battle is heavily in the Hurricanes favor with a second lengthy scoring drive. This one capped by a four-yard touchdown run by CharMar Brown. This drive went 15 plays for 75 yards and ate up nearly eight minutes on the clock.</p>



<p>Miami has ran 34 plays to the Rebels eight. The Ole Miss defense has to figure out a way to get off the field the next possession and needs a longer drive by its offense coming up.</p>
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<article id="kewan-lacy-break-free" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Kewan Lacy Break Free</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 07:31:01 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Ole Miss 7, Miami 3 14:50 2Q</p><div class="item-content">
<p>The first play of the second quarter saw Kewan Lacy go 73 yards nearly untouched for the first touchdown of the game and the Rebels are out in front.</p>



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<article id="rebels-win-the-yards-battle" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Rebels win the yards battle</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 07:26:56 PM</span><p class="event-item-description"></p><div class="item-content">
<p>Despite the score currently being in the Miami favor it is Ole Miss that out-gained them 84 to -1. Though that second drive really put a dent in the Hurricanes yardage. </p>



<p>This third possession for the Rebels is a chance to snag momentum after withstanding the early storm of the game.</p>
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<article id="end-of-the-1st-quarter" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">End of the 1st Quarter</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 07:23:06 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 3, Ole Miss 0</p><div class="item-content">
<p>The Rebels defense looked a little more alive there on Miami’s second possession. A holding call helped stall things as well as some solid tackling behind the line of scrimmage. Canes punt it away.</p>
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<article id="rebels-defense-bends-miami-on-the-board-first" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Rebels defense bends, Miami on the board first</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 07:04:24 PM</span><p class="event-item-description">Miami 3, Ole Miss 0 6:22 1st Qtr</p><div class="item-content">
<p>A 13-play drive by the Hurricanes ends with a 38-yard field goal by Carter Davis puts them in front first. Kam Franklin with a tackle for loss of Malachi Toney to force the field goal try.</p>



<p>Rebels are going to have to find a way to put more pressure on Beck so Miami does not get to have the clock-draining drives. Offense out for a second drive.</p>
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<article id="ole-miss-first-drive-goes-nowehere" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Ole Miss first drive goes nowehere</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 07:00:51 PM</span><p class="event-item-description"></p><div class="item-content">
<p>The first Ole Miss drive did not go smoothly. After a good pass to start Chambliss had to scramble on third down when his target tripped and fell. This led to a Rebels punt after Chambliss was flagged for intentional grounding on the scramble.</p>
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<article id="eli-manning-and-patrick-willis" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Eli Manning and Patrick Willis</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 06:46:18 PM</span><p class="event-item-description"></p><div class="item-content">
<p>Both Eli an Willis walked out with the Ole Miss captains for the coin toss. Ray Lewis was with Miami. The Rebels won the toss and elected to receive the ball. Trinidad and co. out first.</p>
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<article id="pregame-observations" class="wp-block-blocks-on3-block-liveblogging"><span class="live-blog-post-author">By:<a href="/user/jakethompson/">Jake Thompson</a></span><div class="event-item"><h2 class="event-item-title">Pregame Observations</h2><span class="blog-published-dateTime">01/08/2026 05:14:39 PM</span><p class="event-item-description"></p><div class="item-content">
<p>Chambliss and the Rebels have taken the field to start pregame warm up routines. Austin Simmons is here and the backup quarterback for the Fiesta Bowl. I would assume he stays through to Miami, too, if they get there.</p>



<p>The final availability report is out and Kam Franklin is going to play after being listed as ‘Questionable’ to start the week then moved to ‘Probable’ on Wednesday.</p>



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<p>The biggest game in Ole Miss football history is here. The Fiesta Bowl matchup between the 6 seed Rebels and 10 seed Miami for the right to advance to the College Football Playoff national championship game is tonight inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.</p>



<p>For the first time in program history Ole Miss (13-1) is playing in the Fiesta Bowl and has the chance for the first time in six decades to play for a national title with a win over the Hurricanes (12-2). On the other side Miami is trying to be the first time to play for a national championship inside its home stadium.</p>



<p>Health should not be a major factor. Everybody is banged up at this point of the season. Kam Franklin was upgraded to ‘Probable’ in Wednesday’s player availability report. Kewan Lacy, Cayden Lee, Dae’Quan Wright and Caleb Odom were all removed off it on Tuesday’s report. The Rebels will be as full strength as possible, though sixth offensive lineman PJ Wilkins is listed as ‘Out’ as he opted out upon entering the transfer portal. Terez Davis, who announced his return to the team for 2026 on Wednesday is now the next man up in the offensive line rotation.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.az.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211"><strong>Miami is now a three-point favorite over the Rebels on BetMGM, dropping a half a point overnight.</strong></a></p>



<p>Kickoff is set for approximately 6:30 p.m. CT and will air on ESPN. Keep it here for all the Fiesta Bowl updates, highlights and scores.</p>



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