Indiana Football has reached the mountaintop.

At Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the Hoosiers completed a season for the ages, defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21to claim the National Championship and become the first team in college football history to finish 16–0.

In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate Live, Coach Shannon “Coach Griff” Griffith breaks down the defining moments of the championship game, including the game-changing 4th-and-5 quarterback draw touchdown by Fernando Mendoza, the late defensive stand that sealed it, and the culture that powered Indiana’s perfect season.

We’ll take you inside:

• The moment the championship became real

• How Indiana controlled the game when it mattered most

• Coach Griff’s Film Room breakdown of why the Hoosiers won

• The heroes of the night on offense, defense, and special teams

• What a perfect 16–0 season means for Indiana Football forever

• What’s next for the Hoosiers in 2026 and beyond

This wasn’t handed to Indiana.

It was earned.

Earned. Not. Given.

👇 Join the conversation in the comments and let us know where this season ranks all-time in college football history.

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