On Monday, January 19, No. 10 Miami faces No. 1 Indiana in the CFP National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium, with the Hoosiers entering as clear favorites after a dominant playoff run that included a 56–22 Peach Bowl win over Oregon. Indiana has looked like the nation’s most complete team behi nd Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a Miami native, and the betting market reflects that edge, with Indiana favored by more than a touchdown and the total hovering around 47.5. For Miami, the formula is straightforward but difficult: force a high-pressure game, disrupt Mendoza with a pass rush led by Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, and convert red-zone chances after surviving a 31–27 semifinal win over Ole Miss. The Hurricanes will also need explosive contributions from playmakers like true freshman Malachi Toney to keep pace with Indiana’s efficiency. ...read more read less