The Columbian

Indiana completes undefeated season, wins its first college football national title

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to ...
Chicago Tribune

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal ...
The New York Times

Indiana’s rise in college football wasn’t magic. It was earned on the field — and enabled off it

Indiana had never won 10 games in a season until last year. Now it's a 16-0 national champion. Patrick Smith / Getty Images MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Red and white confetti fell as Fernando Mendoza tried ...
Ibj.com

Indiana University hangs on to beat Miami, claim first national football title

Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff national championship against Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in Miami ...