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Indiana title run stands alone and shows how college football has changed, plus more CFP takeaways
Only two years ago, Indiana winning a title was unthinkable. Then, it seemed inevitable the Hoosiers would win.
Indiana wins the college football national championship and leads the final NCAA 1-136. Where do the rest of the teams fall?
RJ Young: “Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham, one of the most underrated coaches in the sport, will enter 2026 leading the winningest program in college football history with a quarterback talented enough to help the Wolverines contend for the Big Ten championship.”
Fernando Mendoza added one last piece of hardware to his unbelievable 2025 season, taking home the College Football Playoff National Championship Offensive Player of the Game award following Indiana's 27-21 win over Miami on Monday night.
Fernando Mendoza had something to prove in his hometown, and he wasn't about to let the moment slip away. The Heisman winner had a tough night early on. Miami's pass rush spent three quarters making his life miserable.
Lane Kiffin's revamped LSU Tigers, fueled by a star transfer QB and new playmakers, already have playoff dreams, according to early odds.
This year's college football national championship was a classic from two teams that proved they're the best teams in the nation with their College Football Playoff run.
College football coaches at the playoff level are some of the highest-paid figures in sports, and their salaries reflect both their success on the field and their ability to recruit top talent. Programs are willing to pay big money to stay competitive and consistently reach the College Football Playoff.
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