Indiana vs. Miami 10-0 live: 2026 CFP National Championship updates, score, highlights, news, analysis

NBC Sports • January 19, 2026 • sports

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The 2026 College Football Playoff championship features top-seeded Indiana aiming for a historic undefeated 16-0 season against 10th-seeded Miami, which seeks its sixth national title and first since 2001.
Indiana, transformed under coach Curt Cignetti from the losingest team to a powerhouse, relies on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and a balanced offense, while Miami, led by coach Mario Cristobal, boasts a strong defense and veteran quarterback Carson Beck.
The game is played at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, with a crowd heavily favoring the Hurricanes, and features high stakes including Cristobal's chance to be the first Cuban-American coach to win a national title.
Early game highlights include Indiana leading 3-