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.

The Indiana Hoosiers play the Miami Hurricanes on Jan. 19, 2026. Who will win the College Football Playoff championship?

Indiana football found the talent that propelled the Hoosiers all the way through the College Football Playoff and into the National Championship Game through a relentless approach to scouting and talent development. The Hoosiers found more talent this week, this time from the FCS ranks.

For the first time, the Indiana Hoosiers are national champions in college football. Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens,

Count Caitlin Clark among those who will be cheering for Indiana against Miami during Monday's College Football Playoff national championship game.