Summary
The Indiana Hoosiers have reached the college football national championship after a strong win against the Oregon Ducks. The Hoosiers, led by coach Curt Cignetti and star quarterback Fernando Mendoza, will face the Miami Hurricanes in Miami, making it a special game for Mendoza, a Miami native.
Key Facts
- Indiana Hoosiers beat Oregon Ducks 56–22 to qualify for the national championship.
- Head coach Curt Cignetti is in his second season with Indiana.
- Fernando Mendoza, Indiana's quarterback, won the Heisman Trophy and threw five touchdowns in the game against Oregon.
- The national championship game is against the Miami Hurricanes, coached by Mario Cristobal.
- Mendoza expressed respect for Miami, where he grew up, and for the Hurricanes' strong defense.
- Miami reached the championship after beating the Ole Miss Rebels.
- Indiana is unbeaten this season and captured the Big Ten title.
- Miami has not won a national championship since 2001, while Indiana has never won one.
