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Once overlooked by his hometown Miami and other major colleges, the quarterback kept pushing to Cal and now Indiana en route to the Heisman Trophy and one win from immortality.
Pat Forde|
Miami and Indiana stand just one win away from a historic title. Here’s how each side can gain an advantage on Monday night. 
Zach Koons|
Miami’s Corey Hetherman and Indiana’s Bryant Haines worked together on Curt Cignetti’s James Madison staff. Now, they face off with a title on the line.
Bryan Fischer|
Transfer quarterbacks have been key to CFP success of late, and contenders will do anything to find experience at the position even at the cost of loyalty and optics.
Pat Forde|
The Hoosiers are one win away from their first title and an unbeaten season. To do that, they will need contributions from across the roster.
Zach Koons|
Once written off after leaving Georgia, the quarterback pushed aside doubts to rebuild his career and lead Miami back to a chance at glory.
Bryan Fischer|
Quarterback Carson Beck of course tops the list, but there are key performers on both sides of the ball who will be needed if the Hurricanes want to take down unbeaten Indiana.
Zach Koons|
The coaches in this matchup—Indiana’s Curt Cignetti and Miami’s Mario Cristobal—enter with their own set of pressure to win a title.
Bryan Fischer, Pat Forde|
Curt Cignetti is operating at a higher frequency with each beatdown, guiding the Hoosiers to unimaginable heights that are real—but still hard to comprehend.
Pat Forde|
The Hoosiers can win their first title in a stunning turnaround, while the Hurricanes will play at their home stadium in a bid to bring prominence back to The U.
Bryan Fischer|
The No. 1 Hoosiers dominated from the opening play to rout the No. 5 Ducks, 56–22, in the Peach Bowl and advance to the College Football Playoff title game against Miami.
Pat Forde|
The Canes hope to bring The U back to its high standards as they head home to play for the national title after another instant classic win.
Bryan Fischer|
The Hurricanes will play for a national championship on their home field after dominating and holding off the Rebels in the semifinal.
Bryan Fischer|
The Hurricanes are the only CFP team left with a history of success, and they want to add another title on their home field this season.
Bryan Fischer|
Indiana, Oregon, Ole Miss and Miami still have a chance to hoist the trophy. Which title game would be the most entertaining of the bunch?
Zach Koons|
Lane Kiffin’s departure, a fractured coaching staff and portal uncertainty haven’t stopped the Rebels from pushing toward a national championship.
Bryan Fischer|
The Hoosiers have been unbeatable because they are the most mistake-proof program in the country, mastering the fundamental tenets of football.
Pat Forde|
In the two 12-team playoffs, teams with byes are 1–7. However, there is a more appropriate solution to enhance already compelling games.
Pat Forde|
The Rebels erased years of doubt and the shadow of their former coach in a Sugar Bowl classic comeback win over Georgia.
Bryan Fischer|
The Hoosiers overwhelmed a blueblood on college football’s grandest stage, delivering their finest performance in a season with true title aspirations.
Pat Forde|
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