Mississippi native Jamal Roberts to perform National Anthem at College Football Playoff National Championship

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Mississippi native Jamal Roberts, the 2025 American Idol winner, will perform the National Anthem at the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 19 in Miami, Florida. Roberts, who hails from Meridian, Mississippi, gained national attention by winning American Idol in May. The championship game will feature the Miami Hurricanes against the Indiana Hoosiers, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN+, and Fubo.
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