Players Give God the Glory in Prayer-Soaked College Football Championship
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Key Points:
- The Indiana Hoosiers won their first college football championship, finishing an undefeated season with a 16-0 record after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the National Championship game.
- Both teams displayed their faith publicly before and during the game, with players praying on the field and expressing their religious beliefs openly.
- Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, a devout Catholic and Heisman Trophy winner, led a crucial scoring drive late in the game and credited God for his success.
- Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. used sign language to share a message of faith, saying "Jesus Loves You" after scoring a touchdown.
- The Hoosiers' team Bible study played an important role in uniting the players, as highlighted
