Cover 3 College Football INSTANT REACTION: Miami Defeats Ole Miss To Head To National Championship | CFP Semifinal Results
Jan 9, 2026
The hosts react to Miami's thrilling 31-27 victory over Ole Miss, marking their journey to the national championship. They delve into Carson Beck's game-winning performance and Miami's missed opportunities, including dropped interceptions. The discussion shifts to offensive standouts like Keelan Marion and Mark Fletcher, alongside concerns over SEC coaching trends. They also analyze the implications of playoff byes and the team's strategy surrounding the transfer portal, closing with exciting fan reactions and future matchups.
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Beck's Late-Game Poise Won It
- Carson Beck settled after a poor start and executed a clutch final drive to win for Miami.
- The game featured multiple lead changes and highlighted Beck's third-down poise late in the game.
Miami Survived Self-Inflicted Wounds
- Miami repeatedly gave Ole Miss chances with dropped interceptions and mistakes.
- Despite those miscues, Miami's playmakers like Malachi and Marion made game-changing plays.
Use Timeouts Proactively Late
- If you're trailing late, call timeouts earlier to preserve clock and options.
- Bud Elliott argued Ole Miss waited too long to use timeouts and lost optimal clock management.