Miami vs. Indiana score prediction: Who will win the CFP national championship?

The College Football Playoff National Championship game will feature a surprising matchup between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami. The game is set to take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, giving Miami a rare home-field advantage for a title game. This marks Miami's first championship appearance since 2003.

Indiana enters as the favorite, holding an 8.5-point advantage according to FanDuel, after dominating victories over Alabama and Oregon with a combined score of 94-25 in their playoff run. The Hoosiers are aiming to cement their status as one of the all-time greatest college football teams with another strong performance.

Miami, meanwhile, has reached this stage by overcoming defending champions Ohio State in the quarterfinals. The Hurricanes will rely on their effective ground game, led by Mark Fletcher Jr., and a formidable defensive front featuring Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor to challenge Indiana's strengths.

Key strategies for Miami include committing to the run