The Hoosiers and Hurricanes will play in the CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T on Jan. 19 in Miami's Hard Rock Stadium; the former are looking to complete an otherworldly 16-game run to win their first crown, while the latter have rekindled old magic and will play for their first title since 2001.

SIMON: College football championship match is set. Miami Hurricanes will play the top-ranked - I can't believe I'm saying this - Indiana Hoosiers on January 19. The Hoosiers overwhelmingly thumped the Oregon Ducks last night, 56-22. First play of the game was a defensive touchdown, wasn't it?

Expert recap and game analysis of the Miami Hurricanes vs. Ole Miss Rebels NCAAF game from January 8, 2026 on ESPN.

As always, the college football season concludes with the most wonderful time of the year -- bowl season.

During the pregame show, analysts Nick Saban, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee all picked the Miami Hurricanes to defeat the Ole Miss Rebels in the 2026 Fiesta Bowl, citing Miami’s defensive dominance and postseason momentum.