Summary
Indiana University won its first national championship in college football by defeating Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff final. The victory completed an undefeated season for Indiana, a big turnaround for a program not known for winning. Fernando Mendoza was crucial in the game, scoring a key touchdown.
Key Facts
- Indiana finished the season with a perfect record of 16 wins and no losses.
- The championship game took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
- Fernando Mendoza, Indiana's quarterback, scored a crucial touchdown with less than 10 minutes remaining.
- The team was led by Coach Curt Cignetti, who transformed Indiana's football program in two years.
- President Donald Trump attended the game and commented on its excitement.
- The championship win ended Indiana's long history of losing in football.
- The game was closely contested, with Miami closing the gap to 17-14 in the fourth quarter before Indiana secured the win.
