Summary
The Miami Hurricanes football team lost the national championship game to the Indiana Hoosiers with a score of 27-21. After the loss, Miami's backup quarterback, Emory Williams, announced he would transfer to play for East Carolina University next season.
Key Facts
- The Miami Hurricanes lost the national championship game to Indiana Hoosiers 27-21.
- Miami was the No. 10 seed in the College Football Playoff but made it to the championship game.
- Miami defeated higher-seeded teams like Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Ole Miss to reach the final game.
- Emory Williams, Miami's backup quarterback, decided to transfer to East Carolina University.
- Williams announced his transfer on Instagram, joining East Carolina with two years of eligibility left.
- He played 12 games for Miami, completing 62.9% of his passes with 813 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions.
- Williams started two games in 2023 and played as a backup in the 2025 season.
- With Miami's primary quarterback Carson Beck leaving, Williams had a chance to become the starter for 2026 before deciding to transfer.
