Indiana Secures Historic National Championship with Perfect Season

Bloomington, Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
The Indiana Hoosiers have achieved a monumental milestone in collegiate athletics, defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 to claim their first-ever National Championship. Led by Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, Indiana completed a flawless 16-0 season—a feat unmatched in the top division since Yale in 1894. This historic victory culminates an unprecedented program turnaround under Coach Curt Cignetti, fundamentally altering the hierarchy of college football.