Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur and Hoosiers alum, understands the significance of Indiana football's rise

Mark Cuban had the last laugh at Hard Rock Stadium as he watched his alma mater Indiana win its first national championship against Miami after being booed by Hurricanes' fans

The celebrities are out in Miami, as a steady line of stars from the sports world and beyond turned up at Hard Rock Stadium for the National Championship Game.

Adedamola Ajani of the Indiana Hoosiers signs his autograph for a fan during media day activities prior to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers on January 17, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida. The game is turning into a Hollywood proxy battle.

Mark Cuban and Curt Cignetti were born in same hospital. That connection helped bond them and led to donations that helped Indiana football turnaround.

Billionaire Mark Cuban has been the biggest NIL donor for the Indiana Hoosiers football team as they face Miami in the national championship.

Billionaire 1981 Indiana University graduate Mark Cuban has made another donation to the school’s athletic department amid the Hoosiers’ undefeated run to the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban is one of the wealthiest donors to an Indiana University football program that's vying for the national championship.