Overview
- Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, with ESPN Megacast options including Field Pass, Film Room and SkyCast available across ESPN platforms.
- No. 1 Indiana is 15-0 under Curt Cignetti and reached the final after lopsided College Football Playoff wins over Alabama (38-3) and Oregon (56-22).
- No. 10 Miami earned its spot with three playoff victories over Texas A&M, Ohio State and Ole Miss and is the designated visitor in its home stadium.
- Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza leads the Hoosiers’ offense against a Miami pass rush paced by Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor.
- Off the field, billionaire alum Mark Cuban has recently provided major financial support to Indiana, and resale ticket prices have climbed to around $3,800 for entry with some seats near $15,000.