Indiana routs Oregon in Peach Bowl, earns date with Miami in CFP National Championship
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Key Points:
- Indiana, under coach Curt Cignetti, has emerged as a dominant college football team, recently defeating Alabama and Oregon decisively to reach the national championship game, showcasing remarkable coaching and player development.
- Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been instrumental in Indiana's success, delivering near-perfect performances in key games, including five touchdown passes against Oregon, and is now a leading candidate for the No. 1 overall NFL draft pick.
- Oregon struggled significantly in the Peach Bowl rematch, with quarterback Dante Moore facing multiple turnovers and Oregon's running game hampered by injuries, contributing to their 56-22 loss to Indiana.
- The Indiana program's transformation is notable, having been historically unsuccessful before Cignetti's tenure, now boasting a
