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Hoosiers Return to Hero’s Welcome After First College Football National Title

Fans now get public trophy viewings in Bloomington following street celebrations described by police as mostly peaceful.

Overview

  • Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 to cap a 16-0 season and claim the program’s first national championship.
  • Thousands flooded East Kirkwood Avenue after the win, with videos showing fans on rooftops and reports of a few couch fires.
  • Bloomington increased police presence for game night and later reported limited damage, no serious injuries, and one arrest for operating while intoxicated.
  • The national championship trophy will be on display Wednesday from 4–7 p.m. at Kroger on S. College Mall Road and Thursday from 4–7 p.m. at Walmart on IN-45.
  • The team’s arrival back in Bloomington drew large crowds, with an autograph session set and a university championship celebration planned for Saturday.