Winners and Losers of 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinals

Miami and Indiana have advanced to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Miami secured its spot with a narrow 31-27 victory over Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, thanks to a last-minute touchdown by quarterback Carson Beck. Despite multiple errors, Miami dominated time of possession, converting 13 of 21 third- or fourth-down attempts. Beck, a transfer from Georgia, was instrumental, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns while running in the game-winner.

Indiana, on the other hand, displayed a dominant performance with a 56-22 win over Oregon in the Peach Bowl. The Hoosiers started strong with a pick-six by cornerback D’Angelo Ponds and maintained control throughout, with Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza throwing five touchdowns. Indiana's decisive victory underscores their strong season performance.

The championship matchup highlights the evolving landscape of college football, as both teams have not been frequent contenders in recent years. Miami is seeking its first title in 24 years