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Complete Team Effort Delivers Indiana Its First National Title

Complete Team Effort Delivers Indiana Its First National Title

Things could have ended much differently in Monday night's College Football National Championship game, and we could be discussing an entirely different story right now.

Fernando Mendoza News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20
Fernando Mendoza had epic quote about his clutch 4th down play

Fernando Mendoza had epic quote about his clutch 4th down play

Fernando Mendoza played his heart out in Indiana’s 27-21 win over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Monday night.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / January 19
Curt Cignetti could create a dynasty at Indiana

Curt Cignetti could follow in Nick Saban's footsteps and create a dynasty at Indiana

Cignetti and Indiana won Monday's national championship game over Miami, putting an exclamation point on a 16-0 season that delivered IU its first national championship. For the next 12 months, the Hoosiers will be known as the champions of college football. 

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Indiana Hoosiers News / College Football Talk / January 19

Indiana wins first national championship in college football, beating Miami in a thriller

The Hoosiers complete a magical 16-0 season with a 27-21 victory over the Hurricanes.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / January 19

Instant recap: Indiana 27, Miami (FL) 21

Quick thoughts on IU football’s 27-21 win against Miami (FL) in the CFP national championship at Hard Rock Stadium in front of 67,227 fans: Key moments Hoosiers get on the board with a field goal After a first possession that ...

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 19

IU football: Three quick reasons the Hoosiers beat Miami, highlights, stats

MIAMI — The Indiana Hoosiers are national champions.  IU defeated Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game by a final score of 27-21 The Hoosiers won their first national title in program history, and 25th team title in school history.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 19
Indiana’s Blocked Punt Shocks Fans in National Championship

Indiana’s Blocked Punt Shocks Fans in National Championship

Indiana was clinging to a 10-7 lead over Miami with just over five minutes to in Monday night's College Football Playoff National Championship game. The Hoosiers defense was superb most of the night, but especially rose to the occasion after giving up its first score of the game.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 20
Indiana Hoosiers cap greatest story college football's ever told

CFP National Championship takeaways: Indiana Hoosiers cap greatest story college football's ever told

The Indiana Hoosiers claimed the first college football national championship in program history on Monday, capping the greatest story the sport's ever told with a 27-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes.

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Curt Cignetti News / Yardbarker / January 19
Indiana scores special teams TD vs. Miami in CFP title game

Indiana scores special teams TD vs. Miami in CFP title game

The Indiana Hoosiers needed a response. They shut out the Miami Hurricanes in the first half of the College Football Playoff national championship game, but Miami responded in a big way coming out of the locker room.

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Watch: Indiana takes 10-0 halftime lead over Miami with strong run game

The Indiana Hoosiers are off to a strong start in Monday’s CFP National Championship Game against the Miami Hurricanes. After making an early field goal and stopping Miami’s offense, the Hoosiers run game came up big in a second-quarter drive to take a 10-0 lead.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 19
Indiana Legend Not Expected at National Championship Game

Indiana Legend Not Expected at National Championship Game

When Indiana takes on Miami in Monday night's College Football Playoff National Championship game the Hoosiers very well may have more fans in attendance than the hometown Hurricanes, but one of the most beloved figures in the history of Indiana University won't be one of them.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / January 19
Nick Saban gives Curt Cignetti a warning about Indiana's success

Nick Saban gives Curt Cignetti a warning about Indiana's success

Cignetti has built something real with the Indiana Hoosiers. But here's what Saban wants him to be aware of.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 19
Indiana vs. Miami: Top NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in National Championship

Indiana vs. Miami: Top NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in National Championship

The 2025 college football season comes to a crescendo Monday night, as the undefeated and top-ranked Indiana Hoosiers take on the 10-seed Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Fernando Mendoza News / Total Pro Sports / January 19
Fernando Mendoza’s Ultra-Rare 1/1 Superfractor Dual Patch Autograph Card Just Pulled — Hides a Jaw-Dropping Inscribed Message You Have to See

Fernando Mendoza’s Ultra-Rare 1/1 Superfractor Dual Patch Autograph Card Just Pulled — Hides a Jaw-Dropping Inscribed Message You Have to See

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is mere hours away from etching his name into even more history. The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner is all the rage during the 2025 college football season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Total Pro Sports / January 19
Weather Concerns Loom Over Indiana vs Miami 2026 CFP National Championship

Weather Concerns Loom Over Indiana vs Miami 2026 CFP National Championship

Miami doesn’t do cold weather. Indiana’s been playing in it all season. Monday night’s national championship was supposed to be a South Florida showcase.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 19
Curt Cignetti Delivers Another Iconic Quote Before National Championship

Curt Cignetti Delivers Another Iconic Quote Before National Championship

Curt Cignetti will be remembered first and foremost for engineering one of the greatest turnarounds in sports history at Indiana. But his one-liners, sideline facial expressions and bold claims will give fans and haters alike plenty to talk about for years to come.

Indiana Hoosiers News / EasySportz / January 19

The Numbers: Miami vs. Indiana Sagarin Stack Up

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Miami doesn’t scare easily. Indiana doesn’t slow down for anyone. That’s the setup for one of the weekend’s most intriguing matchups, with the Hurricanes walking into Bloomington to face a red-hot Hoosiers team that currently sits atop the Sagarin ratings.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 13
ESPN's Pete Thamel predicts winner of Indiana-Miami College Football Playoff

ESPN's Pete Thamel predicts winner of Indiana-Miami College Football Playoff

With the College Football Playoff title game ahead, everyone is looking for a clear advantage in the matchup. Miami, while a significant underdog, does have the home field advantage and the momentum from its upset win over Ohio State.

College Football News / College Sports Only / January 13
Indiana-Miami National Championship Ticket & Parking Prices Are Outrageous

Indiana-Miami National Championship Ticket & Parking Prices Are Outrageous

It's going to cost Miami and Indiana fans an arm and a leg — literally — to attend Monday's national title game at Hard Rock Stadium. Due to the Hurricanes

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