20-01-2026

Indiana Wins First National Title in Thrilling Upset

Date: 20-01-2026
Sources: npr.org: 1 | nypost.com: 2
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Source: nypost.com

Image content: The image depicts a college football game in progress. The scene shows players from two teams, Indiana and Miami, engaged in action on the field, with the Miami player number 4 running with the ball while being chased by an Indiana player. The stadium is filled with spectators, and a sign reading 'COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF' is visible in the background. The main subject or scene shown is a college football game between Indiana and Miami. The people, objects, locations, or events visible are football players, the football field, and a packed stadium. The news-worthy elements or context identifiable from the image are that it is a significant college football game, likely a playoff match given the sign displayed. The image shows a college football game between Indiana and Miami, with players from both teams in action on the field. A Miami player is seen running with the ball as an Indiana player chases him, amidst a packed stadium. The scene is set against the backdrop of

Summary

Indiana University's football team made history with a 27-21 win over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game, completing an undefeated season under Coach Curt Cignetti. The victory was marked by a decisive touchdown run by quarterback Fernando Mendoza and a dramatic finish. The win was also marred by a post-game altercation between Miami's Mark Fletcher and Indiana's Tyrique Tucker.

Key Points

  • Indiana University won their first national title with a 27-21 victory over Miami
  • Fernando Mendoza scored a decisive 12-yard touchdown run with 9:18 left in the game
  • Miami's Mark Fletcher got into a physical altercation with Indiana's Tyrique Tucker on the field after the game

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Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami : NPR

Indiana University's football team completed an undefeated season and won their first national title by defeating Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff national championship game. The team's quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, had a decisive 12-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-4 with 9:18 left in the game. Coach Curt Cignetti's team, which had been revived from a long history of losses, made history with their 16-0 season, matching a perfect-season win total last achieved by Yale in 1894. The victory was seen as a rags-to-riches story, with the team overcoming a nation-leading 713 losses over 130 years before Cignetti's arrival two years ago.
Entities: Indiana University, Miami, Fernando Mendoza, Curt Cignetti, College Football PlayoffTone: positiveSentiment: positiveIntent: inform

Abella Danger's teary rant after Miami's CFP National Championship loss | New York Post

The article discusses adult film star Abella Danger's reaction to the Miami Hurricanes' loss in the CFP National Championship. Danger, a Miami student and native, was in attendance at Hard Rock Stadium and expressed her disappointment and frustration on social media after the game. Despite the loss, she praised the team's effort and believed they deserved to be in the national championship game.
Entities: Abella Danger, Miami Hurricanes, Indiana Hoosiers, CFP National Championship, Hard Rock StadiumTone: emotionalSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Miami's Mark Fletcher throws punch in heated post-CFP National Championship moment | New York Post

The article reports on an incident that occurred after the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship game between Miami and Indiana, where Miami's running back Mark Fletcher got into a physical altercation with Indiana's Tyrique Tucker on the field. Fletcher, who had a notable performance in the game, was seen throwing punches at Tucker before being restrained by a staffer. The incident happened despite Fletcher's impressive showing, where he ran for 112 yards and scored two touchdowns, and became the leading rusher in CFP history.
Entities: Mark Fletcher, Tyrique Tucker, Miami Hurricanes, Indiana Hoosiers, CFP National ChampionshipTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform