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The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship will feature the Miami Hurricanes against the Indiana Hoosiers. Miami, ranked No. 10, made history by becoming the first double-digit seed to reach the championship in the expanded 12-team playoff format. The Hurricanes secured their spot with victories over No. 7 Texas A&M, No. 2 Ohio State, and No. 6 Ole Miss, driven by a strong defense and aggressive pass rush.
Indiana, ranked No. 1, seeks to complete a remarkable turnaround under head coach Curt Cignetti. After finishing 3-9 in 2023, the Hoosiers are now on the brink of a perfect season following a decisive 56-22 win over No. 5 Oregon in the Peach Bowl.
The championship game is scheduled for Monday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. ESPN will broadcast the game, with
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