Overview

The 2026 College Football Playoff semifinals are set to kick off with a showdown between the Miami Hurricanes and the Ole Miss Rebels on Thursday. The No. 10 ranked Miami team enters the matchup with a record of 12-2, armed with two significant upsets in their playoff journey, including a recent victory over Ohio State (24-14).

Conversely, Ole Miss, boasting a 13-1 record, seeks to avenge their only loss suffered against Georgia after defeating the Bulldogs (39-34) in the CFP quarterfinals, following an easy win over Tulane in the first round. Historically, Miami holds a 3-0 record against Ole Miss, but remains winless (0-4) in past Fiesta Bowl games.

Match Details

• Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Latest Odds:

• Miami -3 (DraftKings Sportsbook)
• Over/Under: 53.5 points
• Moneyline: Miami -163, Ole Miss +137

Expert Analysis: Tom Fornelli from SportsLine has been making notable predictions with an 8-2 record on Miami games recently. He emphasizes the importance of analysis in making betting choices.

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Key Matchup Factors

1. Ole Miss: They have shown dominance against ACC teams, winning their last five matchups convincingly by over 20 points each time.
2. Miami: Known for their strong defense, ranking fourth nationally in points allowed (13.1) and showing excellent statistics with takeaways.

Both teams aim to capitalize on their strengths as they prepare to clash in this impactful semifinal matchup.

Additional Resources

• Check out more picks from Tom Fornelli on SportsLine.