Summary
The Indiana Hoosiers won their first college football national championship against the Miami Hurricanes, completing a perfect 16-0 season. Following this victory, Derek Owings, the Hoosiers' strength coach, accepted a new job with the Tennessee Volunteers, becoming the highest-paid strength coach in college football history.
Key Facts
- Indiana won its first college football national championship, defeating Miami 27-21.
- The win marked a flawless 16-0 season for the Hoosiers under Head Coach Curt Cignetti.
- Strength coach Derek Owings played a key role during Indiana's championship season.
- Owings has accepted a new position with the Tennessee Volunteers.
- His new deal is worth $1.2 million per year, a record salary for a strength coach in college football.
- Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel praised Owings for his understanding of physical and mental toughness.
- Owings replaces Tennessee's previous strength coach, Kurt Schmidt.
