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Indiana Hoosiers vs Miami Hurricanes: 2026 CFP National Championship Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes are playing in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.
Indiana is undefeated and has a great quarterback named Fernando Mendoza.
Miami has more players who might join the NFL and is playing at home.
Indiana is good at avoiding penalties, while Miami has some players who might get in trouble for breaking rules.
Both teams want to win their first championship in a long time.
The game is on Monday night at 7:30 PM on ESPN.
The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) face the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on January 19 at 7:30 PM ET.
Indiana is undefeated and has the second-fewest penalty yards per game, with Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as their quarterback.
Miami has around 12 draftable players and is playing at home, but has struggled with penalties and has a suspended player in the secondary.
Indiana's defense, led by linebacker Aiden Fisher, excels at reading plays before the snap.
Miami's best chance to win is by controlling the clock, avoiding mistakes, and dominating with their run game and offensive line.
- Who
- Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes
- What
- 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship
- Where
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- When
- Monday, January 19 at 7:30 PM ET
- Why
- To determine the national champion of college football
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, January 19
- Time
- 7:30 PM ET
- Location
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
- TV
- ESPN
- Indiana's NFL Draft Prospects
- 6
- Miami's NFL Draft Prospects
- 12
- Indiana's Heisman Winner
- Fernando Mendoza
- Miami's Suspended Player
- Xavier Lucas
Quotes
Curt Cignetti
Head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers football team
“Let me tell you: We won the national championship at Indiana University. It can be done.”
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