When was Miami football's last national championship game appearance? Here's what the Hurricanes are playing for vs. Ole Miss in the CFP semifinals:

No. 10 Miami advanced to the national championship game with a 31-27 win over No. 6 Ole Miss on Thursday, the Hurricanes’ third straight victory as a lower-ranked opponent in the College Football Playoff.

The Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State Buckeyes will do battle on New Year's Eve in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl. It will be the schools' second matchup since the 2002 national championship game that ended in controversy and a Buckeye title.

Mario Cristobal has the Hurricanes one win away from playing for that national championship on their home field

Half of Miami football's starters transferred in for the 2025 season, but the team does have several impact players who were developed at Miami.

The Hurricanes remain alive in the College Football Playoff after a convincing 24-14 win over No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.