CFP title game: Miami, Indiana meet in matchup nobody saw coming

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal and Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti pose with the trophy after a news conference ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game between Miami and Indiana, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Miami. The game will be played on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza speaks during media day ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game between Miami and Indiana, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Miami. The game will be played on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Miami quarterback Carson Beck poses during media day ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game between Miami and Indiana, Sunday,...