Total Yards
Ole Miss398
Miami459
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Miami at Ole Miss
Jan 9, 2026 • Completed • Neutral Site
College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
Season 2025PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Miami
ACC
Final Score
31 - 27
MOM
Home
Ole Miss
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ole Miss277
Miami268
Rushing Yards
Ole Miss121
Miami191
Turnovers
Ole Miss0
Miami1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature55°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
8.24
Postgame Win Probability
Ole Miss: 23.7%
Miami: 76.3%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Ole Miss vs Miami box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ole Miss18:38
Miami41:22
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Miami holds off Ole Miss 31-27
Miami defeated Ole Miss 31-27 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 459-398 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 31-27. (06:26) #38 C.Davis field goal attempt from 38 yards GOOD (H: #94 D.Joyce, LS: #46 A.Booker), clock 06:22 came with 6:22 left in the first quarter, giving Miami the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 459 total yards, 191 rushing yards, and 268 passing yards. Ole Miss finished with 398 total yards, including 121 on the ground and 277 through the air.
Miami converted 11-19 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Miami led 17-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (02:25) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Beck pass complete deep middle to #0 K.Marion caught at OM 13, for 52 yards to the OM 00 QB hurried by #4 S.Perkins TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:18, 1ST DOW….
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
(06:26) #38 C.Davis field goal attempt from 38 yards GOOD (H: #94 D.Joyce, LS: #46 A.Booker), clock 06:22 (Miami led 3-0 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
No Huddle-Shotgun #6 C.Brown rush middle for 4 yards gain to the OM 00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:09 #38 C.Davis kick attempt good (H: #94 D.Joyce, LS: #46 A.Booker) (Miami led 10-7 over Ole Miss).
Field Goal Good
(04:42) #17 L.Carneiro field goal attempt from 42 yards GOOD (H: #33 O.Bird, LS: #93 C.Short), clock 04:38 (Ole Miss led 10-10 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
(02:25) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Beck pass complete deep middle to #0 K.Marion caught at OM 13, for 52 yards to the OM 00 QB hurried by #4 S.Perkins TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:18, 1ST DOWN #38 C.Da… (Miami led 17-10 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
No Huddle-Shotgun #5 K.Lacy rush middle for 73 yards gain to the MIA00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:50, 1ST DOWN #17 L.Carneiro kick attempt good (H: #33 O.Bird, LS: #93 C.Short) (Ole Miss led 7-3 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
(00:15) #17 L.Carneiro field goal attempt from 58 yards GOOD (H: #33 O.Bird, LS: #93 C.Short), clock 00:11 (Ole Miss led 13-17 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-27
Miami defeated Ole Miss.
Total yards
459-398
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
191
Miami averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
268
Miami averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-19
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
Ole Miss's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ole Miss | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 398 | 459 |
| Passing Yards | 277 | 268 |
| Rushing Yards | 121 | 191 |
| First Downs | 23 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 11-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-34 | 10-74 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-39 | 23-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 18:38 | 41:22 |