The decisive moment of the game came with a 15-play, 75-yard drive that extended for 2:55, culminating in a 3-yard touchdown run by quarterback Carson Beck. Ole Miss had an opportunity to equalize or win the game in the final seconds, but their pass attempt in the end zone was unsuccessful, ending the game.
This will mark the first time Miami plays for a national title since 2001, and they will do so at their home stadium. Hard Rock Stadium was designated as the site for the CFP title game in 2022. This will also be the second time the city of Miami has hosted the title game within the past decade, the last occurrence being in 2021 when Alabama faced Ohio State.
While it is uncommon for a team to play for a championship in its home venue, there are precedents. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers achieved this during the 2020 season, winning the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, albeit with limited attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following year, the Los Angeles Rams won their Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium, marking this as the first time an NFL team won a title in their own stadium.
The upcoming CFP title game for the next season will occur in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, which is the home ground for UNLV. This could provide future opportunities for college teams to replicate Miami’s achievement, but the unique circumstances surrounding Miami’s situation may not occur again soon.
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