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Indiana's Stephen Daly (8) pressures Wisconsin's Carter Smith (5) during the Indiana versus Wisconsin football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

Indiana's national championship should give Wisconsin Badgers hope for building a contender

Lorin Cox

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Jan 20, 2026

Coach Curt Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the Hoosiers to a 16-0 season, plus a national title win.

Indiana Fans Serenade Hoosiers With Moving 'Fernando' Rendition After CFP Win

Brigid Kennedy

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Jan 20, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning during the Rose Bowl head coaches press conference at Sheraton Grand LA.

Oregon Ducks' Surprising Program Value Revealed

Charlie Viehl

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Jan 20, 2026

Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) and Pryce Sandfort (21) defend against Northwestern's Tre Singleton (8).

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Maintains Its 2-Seed in Latest ESPN Bracketology

Chuck Bausman

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Jan 20, 2026

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Greg Sankey and the SEC find themselves in a bit of a rut.

SEC Now Riding Longest National Championship Drought in Decades

Patrick Andres

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Jan 20, 2026

Mendoza's family was on-site in their hometown Miami to watch the Hoosiers win the national title.

Fernando Mendoza's Mom Had Funny Line About Her Son’s Legendary TD Run vs. Miami

Brigid Kennedy

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Jan 20, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) reacts with the trophy after the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

3 Indiana national champions Washington should target in the NFL Draft

David Harrison

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Jan 20, 2026

Indiana did something no school had done in modern college football history and they have the hardware to prove it.

Indiana’s 16-0 Season Could Not Be More Unexpected Considering Program's History

Stephen Douglas

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Jan 20, 2026

Fernando Mendoza’s fourth-quarter touchdown run that helped seal Indiana’s championship victory will go down in college football history.

SI:AM | Indiana Completes Storybook Season With Thrilling Win Over Miami

Dan Gartland

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Jan 20, 2026

Carson Beck had his college career come to an end Monday night with a loss to Indiana in the national championship game.

Carson Beck Ripped for 'Classless' Move After Final Whistle in National Title Game

Andy Nesbitt

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Jan 20, 2026

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) inadvertently turned heads during a post-game interview after the Hoosiers secured their first national championship.

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza does the unexpected after national championship win

Matt De Lima

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Jan 20, 2026

Indiana quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza (15) and Alberto Mendoza (16) warm up before the national championship game.

Alberto Mendoza Entering Transfer Portal Following Indiana’s National Title

Kyle Koster

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Jan 20, 2026

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks on in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium.

College Football's rebuild clock reset by Indiana's rapid ascent

Jacob Davis

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Jan 20, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders Using Curt Cignetti’s National Championship Blueprint At Colorado

Thomas Gorski

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Jan 20, 2026

Indiana defeated Miami 27–21 in the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday night to claim the first national title in program history.

Celebrate Indiana’s National Championship With Sports Illustrated’s Commemorative Issue

Tom Dierberger

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Jan 20, 2026

LSU Football Headlines Teams to Watch in 2026 Following Indiana Hoosiers Title

Zack Nagy

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Jan 20, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning on the field prior to the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Indiana's National Title Win Keeps Unique Streak Alive For Oregon's Dan Lanning

Cory Pappas

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Jan 20, 2026

Indiana quarterback Alberto Mendoza motions Sept. 6, 2025, vs. Kennesaw State at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

Indiana Football Loses QB Alberto Mendoza to Transfer Portal

Daniel Flick

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Jan 20, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) reacts after an interception against the Miami Hurricanes in the second half during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

5 Key Stats That Explain How Indiana Beat Miami For the National Championship

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 20, 2026

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