Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers dives for a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida. Photograph: Carmen Mandato/Getty ImagesMany observers seem to lose their sanity when it comes to American college football. The young men from Indiana University got the better of their Miami counterparts - five-time champions, no less – on a 27-21 scoreline. Congratulations to Indiana University and Coach Cignetti on winning their first College Football Playoff National Championship. Bloomington has been home to Indiana University since its foundation as the state’s seminary in 1820.

Source: The Irish Times January 24, 2026 12:01 UTC