7 alum from same high school will be on field for College Football Playoff championship game

The College Football National Championship game on Monday night will feature the Indiana University Hoosiers against the University of Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This matchup is particularly significant for Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, as seven of its alumni are involved in the game. Indiana's star quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, a Heisman Trophy winner, and his brother Alberto, also a player for Indiana, are among the school's notable alumni. They will face three former high school teammates playing for Miami, along with Miami's head coach Mario Cristobal and assistant coach Alex Mirobal, who are also Columbus alumni. The game holds a special place for Columbus High, with the school's football team head coach Dave Dunn expressing pride in his former players' achievements. The event is viewed as a "win-win" for the high school, as alumni are represented on both teams competing for the national title.