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Indiana, Florida Senators Bet Gummy Bears, Cafecitos on College Football Championship

Top-seeded Indiana (15-0) pursues its first national title against Miami (13-2), with Indiana favored by 8.5 points, as both teams advanced through multiple playoff wins.

  • On Monday night, the Miami Hurricanes will host top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium, kickoff 7:30 p.m. Monday; Indiana is listed as an 8.5-point favorite despite Miami being the home team.
  • Indiana clinched the final after CFP wins over Alabama 38-3 and Oregon 56-22, led by Fernando Mendoza, Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner.
  • Pressure and contested-pass success will be crucial, as Indiana's offensive line has a 26.6% pressure rate and Indiana completes 44% of contested passes, first nationally.
  • If Indiana wins, it would produce the first 16-0 college football season since 1894, with Curt Cignetti, Indiana head coach, elevating expectations through transfers and booster support against Mario Cristobal, Miami head coach.
  • From Jan. 16 through Jan. 18, Fan Central and IU events including a Jan. 17 Welcome, Jan. 18 Pep Rally, and Jan. 19 beach cleanup at Virginia Key Beach will occur, engaging fans in Miami.
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CFP championship game prediction: Indiana will complete perfect season with its 1st national title

Miami plays Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night, with BetMGM Sportsbook listing Indiana as an 8.5-point favorite as the weekend arrived.

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WISH-TV broke the news in Indianapolis, United States on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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