Ole Miss Football vs. Miami Hurricanes Stunning Prediction Revealed By ESPN FPI Model

Pete Golding and Co. remain alive in the College Football Playoff, Miami Hurricanes up next on the docket.

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) and defensive lineman Will Echoles (52) interact with the fans after the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinals at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34. Chambliss and Echoles won most outstanding player for offense and defense respectively. | Ayrton Breckenridge/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Ole Miss Rebels' quest for a National Championship remains alive after taking down the Georgia Bulldogs on New Year's Day to set the stage for a clash against the Miami Hurricanes.

Pete Golding and Co. will hit the road to Glendale (Ariz.) next week for a College Football Playoff semifinals matchup against Mario Cristobal's crew at State Farm Stadium.

"The guys, it's such a mature group," Ole Miss AD Keith Carter said. "The leadership in the locker room has shown on the field. They've never flinched. They just keep going. This wasn't a perfect game, but they kept going and found a way to win."

The Game Information: Fiesta Bowl Matchup

Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels vs. Miami Hurricanes
Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Venue: State Farm Stadium
TV Channel: ESPN
Radio: Ole Miss Sports Radio Network
Ole Miss Rebels Record: 13-1 (8-1 SEC)
Miami Hurricanes Record: 12-2 (6-2 ACC)

Courtesy of Ole Miss Rebels Football.

Odds, Spread and Total: Fiesta Bowl Battle

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread

• Ole Miss: +2.5 (+100)
• Miami: -2.5 (-122)

Moneyline

• Ole Miss: +128
• Miami: -154

Total

• Over 51.5 (-110)
• Under 51.5 (-110)

The Ole Miss Rebels currently come in as 2.5-point underdogs heading into the Fiesta Bowl clash against Mario Cristobal and Co. at State Farm Stadium.

The over/under for the matchup sits at 51.5 with the Ole Miss offense looking to wreak havoc against the Hurricanes following a strong College Football Playoff quarterfinals clash on New Year's Day.

Courtesy of Ole Miss Rebels Football.

The ESPN FPI Prediction:

According to the ESPN Football Power Index, the Ole Miss Rebels have a 44.4 percent chance to come away with a victory and punch a ticket to the National Championship.

On the other side, the Miami Hurricanes will enter the showdown with a 55.6 percent chance of earning the win at State Farm Stadium.

College Football Playoff Semifinals

No. 10 Miami vs. No. 6 Ole Miss (Fiesta Bowl)
Date: Jan. 8, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN

No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 1 Indiana (Peach Bowl)
Date: Jan. 9, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN

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