Mendoza’s plunge helps seal first national football title for Indiana after perfect season

Jan 20, 2026 - 05:30
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Mendoza’s plunge helps seal first national football title for Indiana after perfect season
  • Miami Hurricanes 21–27 Indiana Hoosiers

  • Indiana go 16-0 for season to complete turnaround

  • Heisman Trophy winner scores decisive touchdown

Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied their way into the history books on Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.

The Heisman Trophy winner finished with 186 yards passing, but it was his tackle-breaking, sprawled-out 12-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-four with 9:18 left that defined this game – and the Hoosiers’ season. Continue reading...

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