Ole Miss Rebels Win Sugar Bowl, Headed to CFP Semifinal
Late field goal lifts Ole Miss past Georgia Bulldogs, 39-34
In a thrilling New Year’s Day showdown at the Caesars Superdome, the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels overcame the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs, 39-34, to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. A clutch 47-yard field goal as time expired and a late safety delivered the victory in one of the most exciting games of the postseason.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss delivered a standout performance, completing 30 of 46 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns. The Rebels trailed early and battled back in a high-scoring fourth quarter that saw both teams combine for 30 points.
With just six seconds left, kicker Lucas Carneiro drilled the go-ahead 47-yard field goal, sending the Ole Miss sideline into celebration. On the ensuing kickoff, Georgia’s return team tried a lateral that hit the pylon, resulting in a safety that made the final score 39-34.
Defensively, Ole Miss made a key stop late when Georgia settled for a tying field goal inside the final minute, setting the stage for Carneiro’s heroics.
“It was a back-and-forth, gritty football game,” Rebels Head Coach Pete Golding said after the victory. “I’m proud of how our team stayed focused and executed when it mattered most.”
Chambliss, who earned the Sugar Bowl’s offensive MVP award, praised his teammates in the postgame celebration. “I just have to give all of Ole Miss a ‘thanks’ for letting me come here to play ball,” he said.
With the win, Ole Miss improves to 13-1 on the season. The Rebels will now face the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes in a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl on January 8. Miami earned its spot by defeating No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
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