Indiana throttles Oregon, clinches berth in CFP title game
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Key Points:
- Indiana, undefeated and ranked No. 1, dominated No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal, propelled by a strong defense that created three first-half touchdown turnovers and quarterback Fernando Mendoza's five touchdown passes.
- Indiana will face No. 10 Miami in the national championship game on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with Miami having defeated Ole Miss 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal.
- Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner and Miami native, completed 17 of 20 passes and threw five touchdowns, including two to Elijah Sarratt, while running back Kaelon Black contributed two rushing touchdowns.
- Oregon struggled with three first-half turnovers and the absence of
