GLENDALE, Ariz. (Interstat) — A national championship will be on the line Thursday night when the Miami Hurricanes face the Ole Miss Rebels at State Farm Stadium. The clash features two of the nation’s most potent teams, with Ole Miss (13-1) entering as a narrow 3.5-point favorite over Miami (12-1), according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is 52.5. A statistical projection from National Statistical forecasts a tense finish, predicting a 25-24 victory for the Rebels. Ole Miss, the Southeastern Conference champion, arrives with momentum from a signature 39-34 victory over then-Georgia in the CFP semifinal on New Year’s Day. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss engineered that win, throwing for 362 yards and two touchdowns while adding critical rushing yards. His dual-threat capability has defined the Rebels’ season, with another efficient performance (23-of-29, 282 yards, 3 total TDs) in a 41-10 win over Tulane preceding the playoff. Miami, champion of the Atlantic Coast Conference, counters with its own stifling defense and a balanced attack. The Hurricanes stifled Ohio State 24-14 in their semifinal, holding the Buckeyes to 277 total yards. Quarterback Carson Beck managed the game effectively in that win, and the ground game, led by Mark Fletcher Jr., provides a physical complement. Miami’s defense has been formidable, allowing an average of just 15.2 points per game during its current seven-game win streak. The matchup pits Miami’s defensive strength against Ole Miss’s high-powered offense, which averages over 34 points per game. Chambliss’s ability to extend plays will be tested by a Hurricane pass rush that recorded three sacks against Ohio State. Conversely, Beck must navigate a Rebel defense that forced two turnovers against Georgia. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. MST Thursday. The game will be televised nationally by ESPN.