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Fiesta Bowl 2026

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By University of Miami

January 6^th, 2026

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Miami Hurricanes celebrate their Fiesta Bowl 2026 victory as confetti falls. Players in white — Photos By Joshua Prezant / University of Miami

A football player in a number 70 jersey holds up a gold football, confetti falling, surrounded by teammates and Fiesta Bowl officials.

Miami Hurricanes players celebrating the 2026 Fiesta Bowl win, holding up the trophy. Confetti falls around them. They wear

Miami Hurricanes football team celebrating in the locker room after the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. Players wear

Football player #11 pours liquid on himself while sitting on a bench. Orange and green confetti cover the floor.

Football player in white uniform sits amidst confetti on the field after the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. Stadium and scoreboard reading

Two football players shake hands on the field after the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. One wears a blue and white uniform, the other a white and orange Miami uniform. A crowd is visible in the background.

Michael Irvin celebrates the Miami Hurricanes' Fiesta Bowl 2026 win with fans. He wears a

Fiesta Bowl 2026: A large crowd of University of Miami fans cheer with their arms raised, wearing orange, white, and green clothing.

Miami Hurricanes fans in orange and green fill stadium seats at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. Some hold signs, including one that reads

Miami Hurricanes fans cheer at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl, holding a sign that reads,

A crowd of University of Miami fans at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. One fan holds a sign with a cartoon coach and the words

Fans at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl hold signs, one reading,

Miami Hurricanes player with football runs on the field during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl, with other players and a crowd visible in the background. — Photo By Joshua Prezant / University of Miami

Beck dropped back, surveyed the scene and saw an opening on the left side. He took it and scampered into the end zone. It capped a 15-play, 75-yard drive and the score was 31-27 Miami with just 18 seconds remaining.

A packed stadium crowd at the Fiesta Bowl 2026 game; fans wear orange and white, with scoreboards and signage visible.

Five smiling people at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl hold up their hands. Two women wear Miami Hurricanes gear. A State Farm sign is visible in the background.

Fans at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl in stadium seating. A couple in the foreground wears Miami Hurricanes apparel and holds up their hands.

Miami Hurricanes mascot and fans celebrate at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. The crowd waves their hands in the air, wearing team colors of orange, green, and white.

Miami Hurricanes fans celebrate at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl, raising arms and phones. Many wear orange and green scarves.

Football coach in green shirt and headset yells with fists clenched on the sideline. Other coaches and players are visible in the background.

Miami Hurricanes fans cheering at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. Several people are shirtless, wearing team colors of green, orange, and white. They are standing behind a blue barrier.

On 3rd and 9 from the Canes 47, Chambliss threw a laser to Lee for 11 yards. Cornerback Xavier Lucas was called for targeting, which moved the ball all the way to the 20-yard line. Another personal foul penalty on defensive tackle David Blay gave the Rebels first and goal from the eight-yard line. But Miami’s defense held and Carneiro’s fourth field goal – this one from 21 yards – gave Ole Miss a 19-17 lead with seven minutes left in the game.

Miami Hurricanes coach and mascot stand on the football field. The coach wears a black shirt, and the mascot is a white bird with an orange beak.

A crowd of University of Miami fans watch a game, many wearing team colors of orange, green, and white. Some fans look concerned.

Fletcher carried three times to set up first and goal at the two-yard line. Brown lost yardage on the initial snap but then bulled his way into the end zone from four yards out. The 15-play, 75-yard drive took 7:41 off the clock and gave the Canes a 10-7 lead.

Football players in white and blue uniforms clash on a green field during a game.

University of Miami cheerleaders perform a stunt on the field during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. The crowd is visible in the background.

Miami fans pose at the Fiesta Bowl 2026, wearing orange and green scarves and hats. They are making the

A crowd of Miami fans at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Fans wear orange and green and make the

Miami Hurricanes fans at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl game in Glendale, Arizona, hold up their hands in

Miami Hurricanes fans cheer during the Fiesta Bowl 2026, holding up a

View of the 2026 Fiesta Bowl football game in a packed stadium, with fans in the foreground making

Fans in elaborate Miami Hurricanes outfits pose at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. One holds a

Two Miami Hurricane fans at the Fiesta Bowl. One fan holds up his hands, the other points to a tattoo on his bicep.

Wide shot of the 2026 Fiesta Bowl football game in a packed stadium. The field reads — Photo By Joshua Prezant / University of Miami

A crowd of University of Miami fans with hands raised at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. Many are wearing orange and green.

Glendale, AZ--2026-01-08--Photo by Matthew Rembold/University of Miami--Photos from the first half of the UM vs Ole Miss Fiesta Bowl Game.

Football field view from above showing the University of Miami team with orange flags, cheerleaders, and crowds in the stands.

A packed stadium during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl, with fans in red and orange/green cheering. An Allstate banner is visible.

Watch Party At the Rat

A crowd of people at the Rat watch a football game on TV. Most are seated on the floor, wearing Miami Hurricanes colors.

Pregame Tailgate Activities

Three people in Miami Hurricanes gear pose on a sunny day outside the stadium. They wear team colors and make hand gestures.

Three people in Miami Hurricanes gear pose for a selfie at the Fiesta Bowl. The photo is taken from a low angle under a white tent.

A group of people pose on a lawn wearing University of Miami apparel. Several are holding pom-poms in orange and green. A white tent is in the background.

A fan in an orange Miami hoodie cheers with arms raised, holding a beverage can. Other fans are visible in the background at an outdoor event.

At the 2026 Fiesta Bowl, a man and child in Miami Hurricanes jerseys make the

At the 2026 Fiesta Bowl, a smiling man with two young girls wearing matching sweatshirts. They hold Coca-Cola bottles and have face paint.

Four people in Miami Hurricanes apparel. Two adults give shoulder rides to two children, all smiling.

Fans pose at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Some wear Ole Miss apparel, others Miami Hurricanes gear, including a mascot in white with orange accents.

Two people high-five outside a stadium. One person wears a cowboy hat and red shirt, the other a Miami hoodie and hat. A crowd is visible in the background. — \

A group of people, many in Miami Hurricanes gear, pose for a selfie. A woman in a white vest holds up a phone. People are smiling and waving.

Person wearing a Miami Hurricanes jacket and orange pants raises their fists in the air. The jacket reads

Three people in Miami Hurricanes gear pose, making the

Five Miami fans pose on a lawn, making the

Five people pose together; four cheerleaders in Miami Hurricanes uniforms with orange and green pom-poms, and a woman in a green Miami sweatshirt.

Three people in Miami Hurricanes apparel make the

A group of six people pose outdoors on grass, with one person holding a baby. Most are wearing orange and green, likely supporting a team at the Fiesta Bowl.

A group of people pose for a photo, wearing Miami Hurricanes apparel. They are standing on artificial turf under a white tent.

Three women in team colors pose for a selfie at the Fiesta Bowl. They're on a grassy field with stadium signage and other fans visible in the background.

Aerial view of the 2026 Fiesta Bowl pre-game festivities in Glendale, Arizona. A large crowd gathers on a lawn near the stadium under a cloudy sky.

CANES COMMUNITY WATCH PARTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

A group of people wearing Miami Hurricanes gear sit at a restaurant table, holding up their hands in the

Two people pose with a large inflatable bird wearing a Miami Hurricanes jersey. The woman wears a small sombrero and the man makes a U hand gesture.

Man in a Miami Hurricanes shirt smiles with a paper hat on his head and makes a

A crowd watches a person on a stage waving a Miami Hurricanes flag. A large screen shows a person in a gladiator costume.

Six people at a table in a bar wearing Miami Hurricanes apparel and making the U hand sign. A TV is in the background.

Three people in casual clothing stand in front of a University of Miami backdrop, making the

Four people wearing Miami Hurricanes apparel sit at a wooden table in a restaurant, making the

Four smiling people pose for a selfie indoors. The person taking the photo wears a sweatshirt with

A crowded room of people watching a football game projected on a large screen. Many are wearing Miami Hurricanes apparel, seated at tables, with arcade games visible.

A group of people at a bar watch the Fiesta Bowl 2026. Televisions are mounted on the brick wall behind them. The table is full of food, drinks, and decorations. Some people are wearing Miami Hurricanes apparel.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026

ZOOLIGHTS PERFORMANCE

University of Miami marching band performing outdoors at night. Musicians in green and white uniforms hold instruments, some wearing black beanies.

University of Miami band members playing flutes at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl. They wear green and white uniforms and black

University of Miami marching band performing at night in Phoenix, Arizona. Musicians in green and white uniforms play brass and woodwind instruments.

Miami Hurricanes cheerleaders in formation at night, some standing on teammates' shoulders, holding pom-poms. Marching band and crowd in background.

Miami Hurricanes cheerleaders perform at night in Phoenix, Arizona, wearing black tracksuits with green accents and white sneakers.

University of Miami mascot, a large white bird with an orange uniform, high-fives a fan over a metal barrier at night, with other people visible in the background.

University of Miami marching band performing at night. Drummers and cymbal players are in the foreground, wearing black beanies and green and white uniforms.

University of Miami marching band at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl, wearing green uniforms and black beanies. Some are playing drums with green lights.

University of Miami marching band performing at night. Members in green and white uniforms play trumpets in a line, with festive lights in the background.

Miami Hurricanes mascot Sebastian the Ibis leads the marching band at night. Band members wear green and white uniforms, playing brass instruments. Trees are lit with colorful lights.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026

FIESTA BOWL WELCOME PARTY

Players get a chance to unwind after practice, get haircuts, and play games for a few hours as part of the Fiesta Bowl's official Welcome Party for the team.

Two football players in black shirts play an arcade game at the Fiesta Bowl 2026 event. One player is smiling. A ping pong table is in the background.

A person gets a haircut. They are seated, looking at their phone, while a barber wearing green gloves cuts their hair under a ring light. Fiesta Bowl banners are in the background.

Three young men wearing Miami Hurricanes apparel sit on a black couch, playing video games. A white table in front holds accessories. Other people and games are visible in the background.

Hurricanes Media Day

Four Miami Hurricanes players pose with the Fiesta Bowl trophy in front of a branded backdrop. They are all wearing

Dispatches from the Fiesta Bowl

Follow the sights and sounds of what’s happening at the College Football Playoff between the Miami Hurricanes and Ol Miss.

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Footnotes

Photography, production, and design by Joshua Prezant. Additional photography by University of Miami Athletics, College Football Playoff, and Matthew Rembold. Video by Franco LaTona.

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Photography, production, and design by Joshua Prezant. Additional photography by University of Miami Athletics, College Football Playoff, and Matthew Rembold. Video by Franco LaTona.

National Championship 2026

Fiesta Bowl 2026

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FootNotes

All Roads Lead Home

Fiesta Bowl Here We Come

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‘Very unusual’ hurricane season comes to an end.

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UM Network

Tools and Resources

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