As it turns out, he wasn't the only Hoosier hero spurned by his hometown Hurricanes. Up by six points in the final seconds, Indiana cornerback Jamari Sharpe -- also a Miami-area native -- intercepted Carson Beck to seal Indiana's first national title.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a laugh Monday night when discussing his rare utterance of a curse word after the Hoosiers' College Football Playoff National Championship Game win over Miami.

Alberto Mendoza, the brother of Indiana Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, will reportedly transfer from Indiana. The news was first reported by On3.com and comes the day after the Hoosiers beat Miami 27-21 on Monday night for the College Football Playoff national championship.

Fernando Mendoza celebrated with his biggest fan after winning Indiana their first-ever college football title: his mother.

Winning a national title does take a physical toll, as Fernando Mendoza's body proved in the aftermath of Indiana's 27-21 victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff on Monday night.

As No. 1 Indiana battles No. 10 Miami in the CFP National Championship on Monday night, a former Piqua standout will be coaching in the biggest game of his career. 2003 Piqua grad and former star wide receiver and defensive back for the Indians,