Georgia Advances to CFP Semifinals as Miami Tops Ohio State; Chambliss Delivers 362-Yard Show
Georgia wins Sugar Bowl to reach CFP semis vs Miami, who beat Ohio State in Cotton Bowl; Chambliss throws for 362 yards, two TDs, no interceptions.
Overview
Georgia defeated their Sugar Bowl opponent to secure a College Football Playoff semifinal berth, setting up a rematch with Miami in the upcoming playoff showdown.
Miami earned a Cotton Bowl victory over Ohio State, creating the other half of the CFP semifinal pairing and continuing their pursuit of a national championship.
Chambliss delivered a standout performance with 362 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, completing 30 of 46 attempts to help lead his team.
The Sugar Bowl result redirected the national playoff picture by placing two conference rivals in the upcoming semifinals, highlighting the postseason's competitiveness.
Contextual note: The summaries reference team matchups and individual performances, illustrating how bowl outcomes influence CFP seeding and potential rematches next season.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story by emphasizing the financial benefits Lane Kiffin continues to reap from Ole Miss' success, despite his departure. The narrative highlights the irony of Kiffin's absence during the team's achievements, using terms like "pockets major bonus" and "wallet got a little thicker." This framing underscores the juxtaposition between Kiffin's personal gain and Ole Miss' independent success, subtly questioning the fairness of the situation.
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Ole Miss Rebels upset Georgia Bulldogs 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl quarterfinal.
Chambliss threw for 362 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, completing 30 of 46 attempts.
Ole Miss faces No. 10 Miami Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl on January 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
No. 5 Oregon Ducks vs. No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The 2026 CFP National Championship is on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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