College Football Playoff championship first look: Why Indiana vs. Miami is so intriguing
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- The College Football Playoff National Championship on January 19 will feature No. 1 Indiana (15-0) versus No. 10 Miami (13-2) at Hard Rock Stadium, with Indiana favored by 7.5 points.
- Indiana is seeking its first national title since 1967 and is considered a major underdog success story, having risen to No. 1 under coach Curt Cignetti with a 26-2 record over two years.
- Miami, a historically dominant program with five previous national championships, has returned to prominence under coach Mario Cristobal and earned its spot by defeating several top-ranked teams despite being the last at-large seed.
- Indiana’s balanced and disciplined team, led by Heisman winner quarterback
