FINAL RECAP
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: INDIANA 27 - MIAMI 21•HISTORY MADE: HOOSIERS CLAIM FIRST NATIONAL TITLE•PERFECT SEASON: INDIANA FINISHES 16-0•
DATA_SYNC_ACTV
UM
MiamiVS
OM
Ole MissRush Yards/G
185|162
Pass Yards/G
298|312
Red Zone %
88|92
Takeaways
24|19
Season Avg
Field Bench
The Journey
Historical Timeline
2026
Modern Classic
The Fiesta Miracle
Cam Ward leads a 92-yard game-winning drive, capped by a TD to Restrepo with 0:08 left to shock Ole Miss 31-27.
1951
Vintage
Friday Night Lights
Under the new Orange Bowl lights, Miami's defense forces 5 turnovers to upset #14 Ole Miss 20-7.
1940
History
The Heavy Battalion
Ole Miss 'Heavy Battalion' backfield rushes for 300+ yards, overpowering Miami 21-7 in a physical contest.
1936
Origins
The Inaugural Mud Bowl
In a rain-soaked Moore Park, Ole Miss capitalizes on fumbles to win the first-ever meeting 14-0.
2026
The Fiesta Miracle
"Down 4 with 2 minutes left. The noise in the dome was deafening. I looked at the guys in the huddle and said, 'This is why we came here.' That final pass... I didn't verify catch it. I felt it."
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The Facts
📖Matchup Encyclopedia
The Definitive Series History (1936-2026)
2026
Future
Miami Victory
The 'Fiesta Miracle'. In a defining moment for the program, Carson Beck orchestrated a 92-yard drive with no timeouts, capping it with a 7-yard strike to Xavier Restrepo with 0:08 left on the clock. This victory propelled Miami to the National Championship game.
👥72,898
☁️Dome (72°F)
🏆UM #3 vs OM #2
31-27
Glendale, AZ
1951
History
Miami Victory
The 'Friday Night Lights' Upset. Before a raucous homecoming crowd under the new Orange Bowl lights, Miami's defense suffocated the nationally ranked Rebels. The win signaled Miami's arrival as a legitimate post-war power in the South.
👥38,502
☁️Humid, 78°F
🏆UM NR vs OM #14
20-7
Miami, FL
1940
History
Ole Miss Victory
The Power Run Clinic. In a game defined by sheer physicality, Ole Miss's 'Heavy Battalion' backfield ground down a smaller Miami front. The Rebels rushed for over 300 yards, controlling the clock for nearly 40 minutes.
👥23,174
☁️Clear, 65°F
🏆UM NR vs OM #11
21-7
Miami, FL
1936
Origins
Ole Miss Victory
The Inaugural Mud Bowl. Played in torrential conditions at Moore Park, this was the first-ever meeting between the schools. Neither team could pass effectively, but Ole Miss capitalized on two Miami fumbles deep in their own territory.
👥8,500
☁️Rainy, 70°F
🏆UM NR vs OM NR
14-0
Miami, FL
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