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Everything that unfolded throughout the 2025 college football season led to this moment. One game will decide the national champion.
Fernando Mendoza had something to prove in his hometown, and he wasn't about to let the moment slip away. The Heisman winner had a tough night early on. Miami's pass rush spent three quarters making his life miserable.
With Miami Beach serving as the official fan zone for the National Championship, hotels are filling up fast, and local businesses are preparing for a surge in visitors.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza celebrates after scoring against Miami during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens,