With Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza and a fierce defense leading the way, Indiana pummeled Alabama and Oregon in its first two CFP games, winning by 35 and 34, to reach this point. Taking down a physically imposing Miami team could be a more significant challenge.

Miami was ranked No. 10 in the preseason. They lost two of three in mid-October to seemingly fall out of contention for even a bid to the playoff. The Canes have had to go on the road three times in the playoffs.

Ticket prices for Monday night's College Football Playoff national championship game between Indiana and Miami have remained high.

SNL’s Weekend Update focused on the Cowboys icon’s sideline celebrations throughout Miami’s College Football Playoff run.

Two vastly different approaches to roster construction led the Hoosiers and Hurricanes to the final game of the 2025 college football season

From play one, it was all Hoosiers as the greatest turnaround in college football history continues. Now, IU is just one win away from being the first team to finish 16-0.

Heisman winners had a spotty track record of postseason success. Indiana football QB Fernando Mendoza is the first to win two games — and he's eyeing a third.