The Indiana Hoosiers meet the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff national title game Jan. 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Fla.

The Hoosiers are an 8.5-point favorite over the Canes. This week, The Athletic spoke to a dozen coaches, granted anonymity for their candor, who have faced Miami and Indiana to break down the matchup. All of them said they expect the Hoosiers to win their first national title.

Carson Beck's college football journey ends Monday night in the national championship game. Beck, who enrolled at Georgia at 17, has faced criticism and injury but now leads Miami against Indiana.

Joel Klatt and Colin Cowherd discuss Indiana’s pursuit of being the first 16-0 team ever in CFB, Miami’s odds of causing an upset, whether or not the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC, and how Alabama QB Ty Simpson will fare in the draft.