Beck’s late run sends Miami to title game

According to the Associated Press, Miami secured its place in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game with a dramatic 31,27 victory over Ole Miss in Glendale, Arizona.

Final moments decide desert thriller

Miami entered the final half minute trailing by three points, with the outcome hanging on one possession. On second and goal, quarterback Carson Beck kept the ball and powered into the end zone from three yards out with 18 seconds remaining.

The touchdown flipped the game instantly, sealing a comeback that had seemed uncertain moments earlier. It was Beck’s first rushing touchdown since Week 3 of the season, arriving at the most critical point of the Hurricanes’ year.

Beck steadies Miami under pressure

Throughout the night, Beck showed control even as Ole Miss disrupted Miami’s passing game. He completed 23 of 37 attempts for 268 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception.

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Ole Miss recorded four sacks, briefly stalling Miami’s offense, but Beck avoided costly mistakes during the final stretch. The decisive drive stretched 75 yards across 15 plays, reflecting patience and discipline rather than desperation.

Control at the line proves decisive

Miami’s veteran offensive line dictated much of the contest, particularly on the ground. The Hurricanes finished with 191 rushing yards and totaled 459 yards of offense.

Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. carried the ball 22 times for 133 yards, consistently benefiting from space created at the line of scrimmage. That physical advantage became especially important after Ole Miss briefly took the lead with just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter.

A chance to close a long chapter

The win sends Miami to the national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, where the Hurricanes will face either Indiana or Oregon.

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It represents a rare opportunity to end a title drought that dates back to the 2001 season. For head coach Mario Cristobal, a former Miami offensive lineman, the final drive reflected the identity his team has built, resilient, physical and composed under pressure.

Sources: Associated Press

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