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.