Miami head coach Mario Cristobal discussed his viral reaction involving an assistant coach near the end of the Hurricanes' 31-27 win over Ole Miss in a College Football Playoff semifinal battle at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday.

On Thursday night, the #6 Ole Miss Rebels fell one win shy of competing for a national title after falling to the #10 Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, 27-31.

Lane Kiffin chimed in late Thursday night on Miami’s 31-27 win over Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, calling for pass interference on the final play of the game. Trinidad Chambliss’ 35-yard desperation throw to the end zone with 3 seconds left fell to the ground.

Cristobal coached under Saban at Alabama, serving as an assistant head coach, offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator from 2013-16.

Before the game kicks off at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the national anthem will be performed by The War and Treaty, consisting of husband and wife Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter. They are the first Black artists to be nominated for the Country Music Association Award for Duo of the Year.

Shortly after the Miami Hurricanes won the Fiesta Bowl, Cardinals legends Calais Campbell and Edgerrin James were beyond hyped and also reminiscing about their playing time in the same stadium. Dec 7,

Kewan Lacy appeared to hurt his right hamstring on a long touchdown run vs. Miami in the CFP Fiesta Bowl semifinal. Latest injury updates here:

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