Summary
During the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. threw a punch at Indiana's Tyrique Tucker after the game ended. The incident occurred after Indiana won the championship game against Miami 27-21. Fletcher Jr. did not speak about the incident, and most coverage focused on Indiana's victory.
Key Facts
- Indiana Hoosiers won the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Miami Hurricanes, 27-21.
- Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. punched Indiana's Tyrique Tucker during postgame activities.
- The situation was caught on camera, and personnel separated the two players.
- Tucker stated he was trying to congratulate Fletcher, who responded with a "cheap punch."
- Fletcher had a strong performance during the game with 117 yards and two touchdowns.
- Fletcher congratulated Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza after the game.
- Most postgame coverage highlighted Indiana's championship win.
