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The University of Miami Hurricanes play the University of Mississippi Thursday night in the College Football Playoff semifinals. 

Why it matters: With a win, the Hurricanes would advance to the National Championship game Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium.

Miami is hunting for its first national title since 2001.

⭐️ Names to know: UM defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, and wide receiver Malachi Toney, the ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Catch up quick: The No. 10 Hurricanes (12-2) beat No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 2 Ohio State in the first two CFP rounds.

Hurricanes play for shot at College Football championship

The Canes are fighting for a spot in the national championship game.

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 31: Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (#4), defensive back Jadais Richard (#25), and linebacker Chase Smith (#41) throw confetti on teammates during the CFP Quarterfinal Cotton Bowl Classic football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Hurricanes on D

The  Hurricanes celebrating their CFP Quarterfinal Cotton Bowl Classic win against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Photo: Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The University of Miami Hurricanes play the University of Mississippi Thursday night in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Why it matters: With a win, the Hurricanes would advance to the National Championship game Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Hurricanes play for shot at College Football championship

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