How to watch the Fiesta Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Miami game time, channel, where to stream and more

After an action-packed season and some shocking post-season upsets, it’s all down to the final four teams in the College Football Playoff. The first game of the CFP semifinals kicks off this Thursday, Jan. 8 in Glendale, AZ when the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels face the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes at the Fiesta Bowl. Miami earned their spot in the game after handing Ohio State a surprising loss at the Cotton Bowl, eliminating the reigning champs from competition. Will they be able to repeat the performance when they face Trinidad Chambliss and his teammates on Thursday?

The Fiesta Bowl game between Ole Miss and Miami airs on ESPN and will stream on ESPN Unlimited starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. Here’s how to watch when it airs this Thursday.

How to watch Ole Miss vs. Miami in the Fiesta Bowl game:

Date: Thursday, January 8

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ESPN

Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, Fubo and more

When is the Ole Miss vs. Miami game?

You can watch coverage of this week’s Ole Miss vs. Miami Fiesta Bowl game starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 8.

Where to watch the Ole Miss vs. Miami game without cable

You can tune in to the Fiesta Bowl game on ESPN. ESPN is available on streaming platforms, including DirecTV and Sling, but for the most comprehensive college football coverage, you can also watch this game and hundreds more on the ESPN app with an ESPN Unlimited subscription.

College football playoff game/bowl schedule:

All time Eastern

Thursday, Jan. 8

7:30 p.m. | No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.) | Fiesta Bowl (CFP Semifinal) (Glendale, Ariz.) | ESPN

Friday, Jan. 9
7:30 p.m. | No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 5 Oregon | Peach Bowl (CFP Semifinal) (Atlanta, Ga.) | ESPN

Monday, Jan. 19
7:30 p.m. | College Football Playoff National Championship Game (Miami, Fla.) | ESPN

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