Indiana vs. Miami Battle History is on the line in Houston as the undefeated, top-ranked Indiana Hoosiers clash with the Cinderella-story Miami Hurricanes for the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Follow along for live updates, key plays, and analysis as Indiana seeks its first-ever national title while Miami aims to end a 23-year championship drought.
Live Game Updates: Follow Every Play of the National Championship
FIRST QUARTER - 12:00
Indiana receives the opening kickoff. The Hoosiers' Heisman-winning QB Fernando Mendoza takes the field against a Miami defense that has been ferocious this postseason.FIRST QUARTER - 10:15
Big stop by Miami! The Hurricanes' defensive line lives up to its billing, stuffing a 3rd & 1 run. Indiana is forced to punt on its opening drive. Early momentum to the underdogs.FIRST QUARTER - 8:30
Miami's offense takes over. QB Carson Beck connects with freshman sensation Malachi Toney for a 22-yard gain on their first play from scrimmage. The 'Canes are moving.Read also: Virat Kohli's Masterclass 124 Overshadowed by NZ's Historic Series Triumph in India
Game Preview: The Championship Storylines and Keys to Victory
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Tonight's matchup is a classic clash of establishment vs. ascension.
The #1 Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) are a juggernaut, boasting the nation's most efficient offense led by Fernando Mendoza and an offensive line that has dominated all season.
A victory would cement a historic, perfect season and a three-year Big
Ten championship streak.
The #10 Miami Hurricanes (13-2) are the tournament's ultimate surprise, going from the final at-large team to the title game.
Their path relies on a destructive defensive line and the explosive playmaking of Malachi Toney. The key questions:
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Can Miami's front seven disrupt Mendoza? Can Indiana's defense
contain Toney and force Carson Beck into mistakes?
How to Watch the National Championship:
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET, Monday,
January 19, 2026
- Location: NRG Stadium, Houston,
Texas
- TV: ESPN
- Live Stream: ESPN+ and the ESPN App
Gear Up for Championship Monday
Represent your team or celebrate the season with official championship gear.Indiana
Hoosiers 2025 National Champions Locker Room Hat – Be ready to
celebrate a historic Hoosiers title (if finalized).
Miami
Hurricanes Retro Script Sweatshirt – Rep The U in classic style
for the title game.
Wilson
NCAA The Duke Football – The official ball of college
football.
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