GLENDALE, Ariz. – The college football postseason rolls into the desert on Thursday night as sixth-ranked Ole Miss takes on No. 10 Miami in a high-stakes Fiesta semifinal at State Farm Stadium.
Both teams arrive in Arizona with momentum and something to prove. Ole Miss is looking to cap a strong season with a statement win on a national stage, while Miami enters as a dangerous lower seed that has made a habit of crashing big games. The matchup has been building all week, and now it is finally go time.
The game will be played in front of a packed crowd in Glendale, with Rebel fans encouraged to wear red and bring the energy. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Central Time, with national coverage locked in on ESPN.
Fans who cannot be inside the stadium still have plenty of ways to follow every snap. The contest will stream live on Watch ESPN, while the Ole Miss Radio Network will carry the call for listeners across the country. Live stats, audio, and the digital game program will also be available online throughout the night.
Game Details
- Matchup: Ole Miss vs. Miami
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. CT
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- City: Glendale, Arizona
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: Watch ESPN
- Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Big stage. Big crowd. Big stakes. Ole Miss and Miami are ready to settle it under the Arizona lights. This one has all the vibes of a classic.
