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Cignetti Suggests Retirement Would Be Smart After Indiana’s Historic Win

Cignetti Suggests Retirement Would Be Smart After Indiana’s Historic Win

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti pulled off the impossible on Monday night. He led the Hoosiers to their first national championship in program history with a 27-21 victory over Miami.

Alberto Mendoza News / ESPN / January 20

Sources: Mendoza's brother to transfer from IU

Indiana backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza entered the NCAA transfer portal Tuesday, sources told ESPN.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 20
Indiana Football Loses QB Alberto Mendoza to Transfer Portal

Indiana Football Loses QB Alberto Mendoza to Transfer Portal

MIAMI — Indiana football's quarterback room is officially trending toward being Mendoza-free in 2026. Redshirt freshman quarterback Alberto Mendoza is entering the transfer portal, according to CBS Sports.

Fernando Mendoza News / The SportsRush / January 20
'You’re a QB, Not an RB': Elsa Mendoza Jokes to Fernando Mendoza as Son’s ‘Airborne’ TD Lifts Indiana

'You’re a QB, Not an RB': Elsa Mendoza Jokes to Fernando Mendoza as Son’s ‘Airborne’ TD Lifts Indiana

Indiana’s national championship run will be remembered in the history books for its fairytale journey and the belief it exhibited throughout. It will also be remembered for one fourth-down decision in the title game, led by Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza, that changed everything.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 20

Indiana Football Loses Key Assistant Coach to SEC After Winning National Championship

MIAMI — Less than eight hours after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship, Indiana football lost an important piece to its staff. Derek Owings, the Hoosiers' director of athletic performance, is leaving the program for the University of Tennessee, according to multiple outlets.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 20
'Here to Stay': After CFP Title, Indiana Football No Longer 'Little Old Indiana'

'Here to Stay': After CFP Title, Indiana Football No Longer 'Little Old Indiana'

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The smell of cigar smoke filled the air. The middle of the locker room became a dance floor. Then, a conglomerate of Indiana football players, still riding the high of the greatest night in program history, began belting lyrics.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 20

Photos: Indiana football wins the national championship

Look below at photos of Indiana’s 27-21 national championship win over Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Contact us at thedailyhoosier@gmail.com if you’d like to purchase any of the full resolution versions of the photos.

James Bomba News / The Daily Hoosier / January 20

For Bloomington product James Bomba, national title was “beyond wildest dreams”

MIAMI – Bloomington natives had been used to seeing the worst of the worst of college football with Indiana football.  Until recently. After IU’s 27-21 victory over Miami on Monday night, they can finally say they’ve seen the best of the best.

Tyrique Tucker News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20
Mark Fletcher throws punch at Tyrique Tucker after Miami’s loss

Mark Fletcher throws punch at Tyrique Tucker after Miami’s loss

Mark Fletcher threw a punch at Tyrique Tucker after Miami’s 27-21 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Monday night.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 20
Epic Scenes in Bloomington as Indiana Celebrates First National Championship

Epic Scenes in Bloomington as Indiana Celebrates First National Championship

As you would expect, students and fans in Bloomington have been fast to celebrate the Indiana Hoosiers winning their first college football national championship.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Bleacher Report / January 20
Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 20
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.

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Fernando Mendoza joins exclusive list of Heisman Trophy winners with national championship
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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20
Carson Beck pulls an unsportsmanlike move after Miami’s loss in CFP final

Carson Beck pulls an unsportsmanlike move after Miami’s loss in CFP final

Carson Beck apparently did not learn the value of sportsmanship during his six total years of college eligibility.

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Indiana scores special teams TD vs. Miami in CFP title game
Fernando Mendoza joins exclusive list of Heisman Trophy winners with national championship
The 'CFP appearances' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / Bleacher Report / January 19
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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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 / Yardbarker / January 20
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.

Curt Cignetti discusses NFL interest ahead of CFP national title game
How Miami can deal Indiana crushing end to storybook season
Indiana WR enters transfer portal days before national title game
The 'AP college football Coach of the Year winners' quiz
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.

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.

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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