Senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt walks onto the field before the national championship game against the University of Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Sarratt had three receptions in the game. Sophomore wide receiver Charlie Becker (left) and redshirt junior wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (right) kneel before the start of the national championship game Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The duo combined for nine receptions. Freshman linebacker PJ Nelson warms up before the national championship game against the University of Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Nelson appeared in two games this season: Maryland and UCLA. Senior wide receiver Jonathan Brady warms up before the national championship game against the University of Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Brady played in every game this season. Miami junior running back Mark Fletcher Jr. is tackled by Indiana's defense during the national championship game against Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Senior linebacker Aiden Fisher had one sack in the game. Redshirt junior wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. runs past a defender during the national championship game against Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Cooper had three catches in the game. Sophomore wide receiver Charlie Becker misses a pass during the national championship game against the University of Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Becker had four receptions in the game. Sophomore wide receiver Charlie Becker makes a catch during the national championship game Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Becker had 65 yards in the game. Redshirt junior quarterback Fernando Mendoza lies on the ground after scoring a touchdown during the national championship game against Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Mendoza had 186 passing yards in the game. Redshirt junior defensive back Jamari Sharpe intercepts a pass during the national championship game Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Sharpe had the only interception of the game. Indiana football fans celebrate during the national championship game against Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The reported attendance for the game was 67,227. Senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (left) and freshman linebacker PJ Nelson (right) celebrate following the national championship game Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Sarratt had three catches for 28 yards in the game. Senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt hugs Indiana University President Pamela Whitten after the national championship game against Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. President Whitten appeared on the Pat McAfee Show earlier in the day. Indiana football players celebrate their national championship win against Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It was the first national championship win in the program's history. Redshirt senior defensive lineman Mikail Kamara (left) and redshirt junior quarterback Fernando Mendoza (right) point to the camera following their national championship win over Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The pair were named the defensive and offensive players of the game. Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti holds up the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy following the national championship game against Miami on Jan. 19, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Hoosiers defeated the Hurricanes 27-21. Sophomore wide receiver Charlie Becker reaches a hat out to catch confetti following the national championship game against Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Hoosiers had 186 receiving yards in the game. Indiana football players cheer with the crowd after the Hoosiers' national championship win Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The win capped off an undefeated season for Indiana. Redshirt junior quarterback Fernando Mendoza high-fives a young Hoosier fan after the national championship game against Miami on Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Mendoza scored one touchdown in the game.
PHOTOS: Indiana football wins National Championship
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