HISTORICAL FACTS: 11 | History Defined

Fernando Mendoza Was Nothing but Clutch in National Championship Win

Fernando Mendoza delivered a clutch performance with the national championship on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 20

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night

The Independent UK · Jan 20

ESPN Mic’d Up Fernando Mendoza’s Little Brother and Got an All-Time Great Reaction

Fernando Mendoza’s brother screamed into the microphone after his brother’s wild touchdown.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 20

Indiana 27, Miami 21: Full Recap of the Hoosiers’ First CFP National Championship

The Hoosiers capped a 16–0 season with the first football title in school history, making them the newest first-time champion since the 1996 Florida Gators. Here is everything SI saw in Miami.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19

The Deep Miami Bonds Powering Mario Cristobal’s Quest for a National Title

For the South Florida native head coach, putting the Canes back atop college football was decades in the making.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19

Through Unwavering Faith, Fernando Mendoza Brings His Decorated College Career Home

Once overlooked by his hometown Miami and other major colleges, the quarterback kept pushing to Cal and now Indiana en route to the Heisman Trophy and one win from immortality.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19

Unthinkable to reality: Indiana’s rise is a fitting tale for our upside-down times

If Rudy was a charming underdog story, the Hoosiers’ worst-to-first ascent to college football’s title game on Monday night is the stuff of science fiction

The Guardian - US · Jan 19

Five Matchups That Will Decide the College Football Playoff National Championship

Miami and Indiana stand just one win away from a historic title. Here’s how each side can gain an advantage on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19

Fernando Mendoza Gave Selfless Answer When Discussing Hometown National Title Game vs. Miami

The Hoosiers quarterback turned the focus on his team, rather than playing a game close to home.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 17

What We’re Hearing Around the NFL Coaching Carousel Before the Divisional Round

The Giants finalized a deal with John Harbaugh on Saturday, but what took so long? Plus, the latest on the searches for the Dolphins, Falcons and more.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 17