The "U" back? No, the "U" is here.
Miami is the first team in the CFP Final Four, beating the defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the semifinals on January 8 in the Fiesta Bowl against either Georgia or Ole Miss.
— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) January 1, 2026
The big storyline coming into the game would be Carson Beck. He was brought to Miami through the transfer portal for big games and on Wednesday night he showed he was a big-game performer. Beck didn't do anything flashy statistically, but he was in full command of the offense, throwing for 138 yards and a touchdown.