The Indiana Hoosiers took down the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the College Football Playoff title game from Miami.
Fernando Mendoza dove for a key rushing touchdown to make it a two-score game in the fourth quarter. Top-ranked Indiana finished a perfect 16-and-0 on the season, winning the school’s first football national title.
Mark Fletcher Jr. scored twice on the ground for Number-10 Miami, which ended the year 13-and-3.
Mendoza was named the offensive player of the game for his 186 yards through the air and a rushing touchdown.
A thrilling final chapter to a story we’ll never forget.
Indiana is on top of the college football world 👏 pic.twitter.com/AiRFb1j8Cv
— ESPN (@espn) January 20, 2026
Fernando Mendoza calling @TimTebow “Mr. Tebow” 😂
Never change, Fernando ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GuLd721owE
— ESPN (@espn) January 20, 2026
FERNANDO MENDOZA WINS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ODCEL1kMcj
— ESPN (@espn) January 20, 2026
“I’m gonna have a beer!” 😄
Coach Cignetti finally cracked a smile after winning the national championship! pic.twitter.com/MDeqoJXteI
— ESPN (@espn) January 20, 2026
