After both were inconsistent throughout the season, the Miami rushing offense and Mississippi run defense have improved in the College Football Playoffs.
Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. has helped carry the Miami offense through the first two College Football Playoff games. Fletcher Jr. has 36 carries for 262 yards rushing with an elite 7.3 yards per carry and two receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown in the CFP wins.
Mississippi has allowed 239 rushing yards on 71 carries for 3.