GLENDALE — Ole Miss had the Fiesta Bowl rocking with the longest touchdown of the game so far against Miami.
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Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) rushes the ball for a touchdown against Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jr. Romanas Frederique (29) in the first half during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Down 3-0, the Rebels looked to overcome the Hurricanes’ dominant defense to get themselves on the board. It wasn’t a flashy throw that got the score, but quick feet.
Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss gave the ball to running back Kewan Lacy for a 75-yard run, and State Farm Stadium exploded.
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) rushes the ball against the Miami Hurricanes in the first half during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The play didn’t just have the people in Glendale on their feet, but also fans online who couldn’t believe what they saw.
One of the best rn no cap. All season. TD machine ! https://t.co/ssECYQnKn1
— Hollywood Dre💰 (@AndreTheMac74) January 9, 2026
Lacy looks very explosive. Wonder what round we will hear his name called. https://t.co/QOO9PXdpA0
— Sports News Daily (@SportsDailyInfo) January 9, 2026
If Miami can’t stop the run it’s over lol https://t.co/r7rRlrxXMB
— TURKEYBAGG TRA 🦃🎒 (@IamTraMason) January 9, 2026
After not getting anything done in the first two drives of the game, Lacy ignited a fire in the Rebels’ faithful. It was as if a switch turned half of the stadium on as the play continued to leave a buzz throughout the crowd.
Miami takes the slight edge here at halftime against Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, 17-13, but neither team has been able to go on a run to swing momentum completely in its favor.
Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) warms up before their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup against the Miami Hurricanes at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Jan. 8, 2026. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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