Beck’s late touchdown sends Miami to national championship game

The Hurricanes will play for the national title on their home field on January 19.

Miami v Virginia Tech BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Miami Hurricanes reacts in the first half during a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images) (Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)

By Alex Walker

GLENDALE, AZ. — No. 10 Miami beat No. 6 Ole Miss 31-27 Thursday night in the College Football Playoff Semifinals to advance to the national championship game.

Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck scored the game-winning touchdown with less than twenty seconds left to win the Fiesta Bowl.

Miami will play for the national title on their home field at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, January 19. The Hurricanes await the Peach Bowl winner between Indiana and Oregon.

Miami has won five national championships and will have the chance to win their sixth title in South Florida.

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