Greg McElroy makes College Football Playoff national championship pick between Miami, Indiana

ESPN analyst Greg McElroy has predicted the Indiana Hoosiers will clinch their first national championship in the College Football Playoff final against the Miami Hurricanes. The game is set to take place on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. McElroy forecasts a close contest, with Indiana pulling ahead late to secure a 27-20 victory, thus completing an unprecedented 16-0 season in the 12-team playoff era.

Indiana enters the championship game with a perfect 15-0 record, having convincingly defeated the Oregon Ducks 56-22 in the Peach Bowl. Miami's journey to the final included a narrow win over the Ole Miss Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl, sealed by a late touchdown. Historically, Indiana and Miami have faced each other twice, each winning once, with their last encounter in 1966 ending in a 14-7 victory for Miami.

The championship match will be broadcast live on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET,