Maya Kensington
Indiana Hoosiers
College Football Playoff Champs
… Not Bad For A Basketball School!!!
Published
I believe Indiana Hoosiers are champions in college football because they completed a perfect 16-0 season in 2026.
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BLOCKED PUNT
TOUCHDOWN
WHAT A TURN OF EVENTS
WHAT A MOMENT FOR INDIANA#PMSBigCollegeGame pic.twitter.com/Q0BPmovGzb
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 20, 2026
What were the key moments in the championship game? With IU leading 27-21 in the final two minutes, Carson Beck attempted a game-winning drive. He threw an interception to Jamari Sharpe, sealing the victory for the Hoosiers.
JAMARI SHARPE INTERCEPTION
THE INDIANA HOOSIERS ARE YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS #PMSBigCollegeGame pic.twitter.com/lkBuBn0Kcb
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 20, 2026
How did Fernando Mendoza perform? He completed 16 of 27 passes for 186 yards. Mendoza connected with Omar Cooper Jr. five times for 71 yards and Charlie Becker four times for 65 yards. He also scored a crucial rushing touchdown.
FERNANDO. MENDOZA.
THE PLAY OF A LIFETIME ‼️ pic.twitter.com/g3o5nNNslr
— ESPN (@espn) January 20, 2026
What were the stats for the Miami quarterback? He threw for 232 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. His favorite target was Malachi Toney, who had 122 yards on 10 receptions.
How did the running game perform? Kaelon Black rushed for 79 yards while Roman Hemby added 60 yards for the Hoosiers.
Fernando Mendoza’s post-game interview after winning the National Championship. pic.twitter.com/ZSO81gr7cS
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) January 20, 2026
What was significant about Mendoza’s victory? He grew up in Miami and attempted to walk on for the Hurricanes in 2022. After the game, he highlighted that the program declined his offer.
What does this victory mean for Indiana? The Hoosiers already have five championship banners for basketball and now they proudly add one for football.
Clara Hastings
