"For the first time, the Indiana Hoosiers are national champions in college football. Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Hoosiers are the first 16-0 team since Yale did it in 1894. Indiana's national title completes one of the most incredible rises in college football history."
"Miami had a chance to take the lead, receiving the ball at its 25-yard line with 1:42 remaining. However, Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck threw an interception with 44 seconds left, clinching the Hoosiers' victory. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 168 yards and no touchdowns, but had a memorable 12-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to give Indiana a 10-point lead."
Indiana completed a perfect 16-0 season by defeating Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Hoosiers became the first 16-0 team since Yale in 1894 and captured the program's first national title. Curt Cignetti, hired after 2023, holds a 27-2 record and now an undefeated national title at Indiana. Miami had an opportunity to take the lead late but quarterback Carson Beck threw an interception with 44 seconds remaining. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza threw for 168 yards and scored on a 12-yard rushing touchdown. Reactions poured in from prominent Indiana athletes and local teams.
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