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Twenty-two years after leaving the program, Nick Saban is still doing favors for LSU. According to new head coach Lane Kiffin, it was Saban who convinced him to leave Ole Miss for the Tigers in December. Kiffin’s decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU right before the College Football Playoffs remains one of the most […]

The Indiana football program reached the ultimate pinnacle of the sport by completing a perfect 16-0 season, capped by a 27-21 national championship victory over Miami. Fernando Mendoza led the charge in his hometown while attributing the triumph to his faith and his teammates. And there is some news about the Georgia Tech football team, […]

The transfer portal is full of shocking and crazy movement every year now, and this season was no different. Just before the deadline, the Duke football program lost Darian Mensah to the transfer portal in a stunning move before the portal closed. The move came as a surprise to everyone at Duke, and the Blue […]

Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes are already seeing departures from the program, seeing backup quarterback Emory Williams enter the transfer portal. Williams announced his decision on Tuesday, per ESPN insider Pete Thamel. His action comes the day after Miami lost 27-21 to the Indiana Hoosiers in the CFP national championship game. “He’ll have two […]

The historic undefeated season of Indiana’s football team has sparked significant conversation regarding the professional future of star quarterback Fernando Mendoza. While he capped a 16-0 run with 41 touchdowns and a remarkable 72 percent completion rate, analysts are debating whether he possesses the elite traits required of a number one overall NFL draft pick. […]

Even the attention of former President Barack Obama was in awe of the job Curt Cignetti did with the Indiana Hoosiers, leading them to a College Football Playoff National Championship. Obama took to X, formerly Twitter, to praise the Hoosiers after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship, calling Indiana’s turnaround “one of the greatest” […]

It was a disappointing end to the season for Miami football. Miami experienced a heartbreaking loss to Indiana in the CFP National Championship game. Now, players are looking ahead to their future, and one player has decided to enter the College Football Transfer Portal. Miami linebacker Bobby Washington Jr has entered the transfer portal, per […]

The Big Ten has now won three straight National Championships with Indiana’s victory on Monday night. As the look ahead for the 2026 season has already begun, the hype train for Arch Manning is in full force. With an eye on 2026, will Texas be a contender for a title next season? In a way-too-early […]

On Monday night, the Ohio State football program could only sit back and watch as the Indiana Hoosiers won their first national championship against the Miami Hurricanes. The Buckeyes lost to both Indiana and Miami in consecutive games to close out their season this year, the Hoosiers in the Big Ten Championship Game and the […]

Indiana has made it three straight national championships for the Big Ten. Nick Saban took a shot at the Big Ten in the pre-game show, but it was the conference that got the last laugh on Monday night. After the game, Curt Cignetti and other Big Ten officials flexed on the SEC. “I think it’s […]

The Indiana football team won the national championship on Monday night, continuing an impressive run for the Big Ten. For the third consecutive year, a Big Ten team has won the national title. That is something that college football analyst Paul Finebaum is watching closely. Finebaum says money from Big Ten donors is helping that […]

The Hoosiers pulled off their most impressive win in team history on Monday night. Indiana football defeated Miami in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship 27-21. It is the first national title in Indiana football history and ends an undefeated season for the Hoosiers. Some are even arguing that Indiana’s huge victory transcends college […]

On Monday night, the Indiana football program won its first national championship in program history with a narrow victory over the Miami Hurricanes. While the Hoosiers weren’t as dominant in this one as they were in their previous two playoff games, they did enough to get the win, and solidified this year under Curt Cignetti […]

The Indiana football team reached the pinnacle of college games by completing a flawless 16-0 season, culminating in a 27-21 national championship victory over Miami. Fernando Mendoza, quarterback and Offensive Player of the Game, led the charge in his hometown, attributing the win to his faith and his teammates. “I first want to give all […]

After being the only one on the College GameDay panel to pick Indiana to win the College Football National Championship, Pat McAfee was hyped for the Hoosiers. As the confetti fell on Hard Rock Stadium, the former Indianapolis Colts punter delivered a heartfelt speech. He reposted the video of his speech after the game, captioning […]

For the third consecutive season, the 2025 college football National Championship went to a Big Ten school, with Indiana clinching its first-ever title. The Hoosiers followed Michigan in 2023 and Ohio State in 2024 to keep the trend alive. As the two most recent College Football Playoff champions, Indiana and Ohio State will face each […]

Winning a national championship usually provides enough of a high, but Indiana football defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker decided to add a little extra salt to the wound for the Miami Hurricanes. In the chaotic aftermath of the Indiana Hoosiers’ historic 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, cameras caught Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. losing […]

Indiana football’s Fernando Mendoza had a season for the record books. Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy, and then won the national championship on Monday. Mendoza was so excited after winning the title, that he dropped some profanity live on television. Mendoza made a spectacular play in the fourth quarter of the national championship game to […]

The Indiana football program pulled off one of the most impressive feats in college football history on Monday night. Indiana beat Miami 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship, giving the program its first ever national championship. The Hoosiers could not have pulled it off without their legendary head coach Curt Cignetti. Cignetti […]

Less than 12 hours after winning the national championship, Indiana has already lost its first coach. The Hoosiers’ football strength and conditioning coach, Derek Owings, has joined Josh Heupel and Tennessee in 2026. Tennessee is expected to officially hire Owings soon, with the coach set to land in Knoxville on Tuesday, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz […]

It will go down in history as the moment Indiana football ushered in a new era in college football. On Monday, the Hoosiers capped off an undefeated season by defeating Miami 27-21 in the national championship game, the first in their history. For some, they had counted out Indiana and favored Miami. One of those […]

Following Indiana’s national championship win on Monday night, the party made its way to Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. Kirkwood Avenue was filled with Indiana fans who went viral for their postgame celebrations. Video of the pandemonium went viral after the IndyStar posted it to YouTube. Indiana won their first national championship in college football by […]

The Miami football season concluded without a national title. It was a heartbreaking end for Miami, as the Hurricanes were driving the field to take the lead, but the game ended with a Carson Beck interception. After the contest, Beck spoke about the interception. “For it to end like that is hard. It’s really tough, […]

The UCF Knights are moving swiftly to overhaul their roster after a difficult 5-7 campaign in 2025. Following the expected departure of starting quarterback Cam Fancher to the transfer portal, head coach Scott Frost has prioritized finding more consistent and dynamic playmakers for his second tenure in Orlando. Fancher, who played for three different schools, […]

Yesterday, on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, the Indiana Hoosiers defeated Miami U 27-21 at Hard Rock Stadium in the CFP National Championship final. However, hours before the victory, Indiana alum and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban opened up about his investment in the Hoosiers’ coach Curt Cignetti’s program. Cuban appeared on ESPN’s First Take, […]

Coach Mario Cristobal appeared to be fighting back tears after the Miami football team suffered a 27-21 defeat to Indiana in the national championship game. Despite the painful outcome, Cristobal expressed immense respect and gratitude for his squad, characterizing them as a resilient and special group that successfully revitalized the program. He noted that the […]

The Indiana football team is national champions. Indiana won a thriller over Miami on Monday night, getting an interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. It was the first national title for the program, as well as for Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti. While speaking with reporters postgame, Cignetti made a joke […]

Fernando Mendoza has been the poster child of an ideal Catholic athlete all season, consistently backing his stellar play on the field with a reserved personality in front of the camera. That made the Indiana quarterback’s first public F-bomb particularly surprising when he finally let his emotions out after beating Miami to win the College […]

On Monday night, Indiana capped off a perfect regular season with a win in the College Football Playoff National Championship. It was a heartbreaking loss for Miami, and they failed to capture the title. After the game, emotions were still running high, and running back Mark Fletcher Jr. showed that. After the contest, Fletcher threw […]

The Indiana football team completed an incredible milestone by finishing a perfect 16-0 season and capturing the national title with a 27-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes. Superstar quarterback Fernando Mendoza was at the center of this triumph, earning the Offensive Player of the Game award in his own hometown. During the trophy presentation, Mendoza […]

Among the many who were thrilled about the Indiana Hoosiers’ College Football National Championship win was iconic singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, who’s a big fan of the team. After the National Championship game, Mellencamp’s iconic “Hurts So Good” played over Hard Rock Stadium’s speakers, and the crowd sang along. View this post on Instagram Mellencamp didn’t […]

I knew something was different back in December, sitting in New York City at the Heisman Trophy ceremony. In a room filled with college football’s biggest names and brightest lights, Fernando Mendoza carried himself—and represented Indiana—with a quiet confidence that stood out immediately. There was no sense of awe, no wide-eyed disbelief at the moment. […]

The Indiana Hoosiers completed an undefeated season with a 27-21 victory over Miami in the National Championship on Monday night. No. 1 Indiana stunned the college football world with a 16-0 campaign. The Hoosiers stormed through the CFP, toppling No. 9 Alabama and No. 5 Oregon before taking down No. 10 Miami to capture the […]

Miami football stepped into the national spotlight and walked away with a loss that will resonate well beyond the final whistle. The Hurricanes’ loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff Championship Game exposed flaws that lingered beneath the surface all season, finally emerging under the brightest lights. In a game marked by […]

The Indiana Hoosiers head coach, Curt Cignetti, finally allowed himself a moment to acknowledge what his program has become and what comes next after guiding the mighty Hoosiers to a historic College Football Playoff national championship. Following Indiana’s 27-21 victory over Miami Hurricanes in the CFP final, Cignetti spoke candidly about the shifting identity of […]

Indiana football completed a perfect 16–0 season Monday night. The College Football Playoff National Championship game produced a defining Fernando Mendoza moment, while commentary from Lil Wayne and the steady leadership of head coach Curt Cignetti added to the celebration on college football’s biggest stage. Indiana took down the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 at Hard Rock […]

To have come so close and yet finish so far — nothing is more heartbreaking in competitive sports. On Monday night, the Miami football program could scarcely finish with a more devastating outcome than to fall short in the CFP National Championship game, 27-21, after putting up such an excellent fight against college football’s most […]

It wasn’t even that long ago when Indiana football was a forgettable program that collected losses year-in, year-out. They looked so far away from being a consistent winning program, let alone a national championship-winning, 16-0 squad, but here they are, thanks to excellent recruitment from head coach Curt Cignetti and incredible play from quarterback Fernando […]

Indiana whooped it up on the field as it was handed its first-ever national championship trophy after beating Miami, 27-21, at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. It was a fitting image for the Hoosiers, who completed their undefeated season. Fernando Mendoza came up big anew for Indiana, scoring on a gutsy 12-yard rush with 9:18 […]