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Hoosiers, Buckeyes co-faves to win next CFP title
Indiana and Ohio State are 7-1 co-favorites to win the 2026 College Football Playoff, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, followed by Texas and Notre Dame.
David Purdum Jan 20, 2026
Cignetti: IU's crown result of shift to 'new world'
Curt Cignetti said Indiana's national title is a "paradigm shift," one that opens the door to any program willing to invest to climb to the top of the sport.
David Hale Jan 20, 2026
Sources: Mendoza's brother to transfer from IU
Indiana backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza entered the NCAA transfer portal Tuesday, sources told ESPN.
Max Olson Jan 20, 2026
Indiana fans erase forgettable history with unforgettable title
Indiana had the most losses, a long Big Ten title drought, no Heismans and no national titles. No more.
Ryan McGee Jan 19, 2026
Miami's Beck: Game-sealing INT, loss 'really hurts'
Quarterback Carson Beck shouldered the blame after a late miscommunication resulted in an interception and the end of Miami's magical season.
David Hale Jan 19, 2026
Hoosiers cap perfect season, win 1st national title
Indiana completed an undefeated season and won its first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in College Football Playoff final Monday night.
Heather Dinich Jan 19, 2026
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Sizing up the top contenders for next season
Who will raise the national championship trophy this time next year? We break down the teams to watch.
Mark Schlabach Jan 19, 2026
Scenes that set the stage: Top sights and sounds from title game
Here are all the top scenes from South Florida and the college football national championship.
ESPN Staff Jan 19, 2026
Inside Fernando Mendoza's Miami homecoming
Indiana's quarterback has deep roots in South Florida, creating some split loyalties for the title game.
Ryan McGee Jan 19, 2026
Indiana went 16-0 with a title game win -- but it isn't the first. Meet 1894 Yale
Indiana completed a 16-0 season with a national championship win over Miami on Monday night. But it wasn't the first team to accomplish the feat.
J.J. Post Jan 19, 2026