No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers is set to lock horns with No. 10 Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff championship game, as a thrilling 2025-26 college football season will culminate in one final game. The Hoosiers have been known as a basketball school that was hapless on the gridiron.
The team only managed to finish with a losing record in 82 of their initial 126 seasons. They have only recorded 13 winning seasons from 1969 to 2023. Additionally, they have managed to make it just one bowl game in 21 seasons from 1994 to 2014. Ahead of Curt Cignetti hired their coach, the team had a struggling record of 113-204 in 27 seasons.
However, they have been enjoying some unexpected rises and turnarounds. Following the new coach, they have now made it to the playoffs twice. They also won their first Big Ten championship since 1945. The team went 3-9 in 2023, but under Cignetti, they improved to a stunning record of 25-2 and also produced their first Heisman Trophy winner, namely, Fernando Mendoza. They are 15-0 this season and will now play for the CFP title as they face Miami.
On the other hand, Miami is looking to return to the dominance of decades past. This will be their golden opportunity to win the national title since 2001. To catch the championship game live, here is all you need to know about the game, including its schedule, date, time, and live stream, venue, and more.
Worst to CFP Champs? How to Watch Indiana vs Miami?
The College Football Playoff championship game between Indiana and Miami will be played on Monday, January 19, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, at 7:30 p.m. EST.
Date: Monday, January 19
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
How to watch CFP championship game? Live stream and telecast details
The CFP championship game between Indiana and Miami will be live telecast on ESPN
Live stream: Fubo
Live telecast: ESPN