Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Underdog Miami Faces No. 1 Indiana in CFP Title Game at Hard Rock Stadium

Odds lean toward Indiana behind Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza in a matchup threaded by Columbus High School ties.

Overview

  • Miami completed a short move to the Fontainebleau and is practicing on campus for Monday’s home‑site championship in Miami Gardens.
  • Indiana is favored by about 8 to 8.5 points, and ESPN Analytics gives the Hoosiers a 68.3% chance to win.
  • Because Indiana is the higher seed, Miami will be the designated road team, wearing white and using the north sideline but its usual locker room.
  • Christopher Columbus High School’s deep links to both teams include Mario Cristobal, assistant Alex Mirabal and the Mendoza brothers, with the school hosting a watch party and closing for students.
  • Key matchup focus centers on Miami’s elite pass rush against Indiana’s offensive line, as analysts highlight the Hurricanes’ defensive front as a potential swing factor.