College Football Playoff National Championship Preview: Indiana vs. Miami
The College Football Playoff tournament has come down to the final two teams: No. 1-ranked Indiana and No. 10 Miami. Indiana, led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, finished the season 13-0 and secured the top seed in the playoffs. Miami, on the other hand, entered the tournament as the 10th seed and defeated Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Ole Miss to reach the national championship game on Jan. 19.
The national championship game between Indiana and Miami is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 p.m. PT on Jan. 19. The game will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, and will be broadcast on ESPN. Viewers can stream the game on platforms like Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and more.
In the previous college football season, Ohio State emerged as the national champions by defeating Notre Dame in the championship game. However, this season, Ohio State was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Miami, while Notre Dame did not make it to the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket. Miami's victory over Ohio State secured their spot in the playoffs, ultimately leading them to the national championship game against Indiana.