If Miami is going to win it all, these five things need to happen for the Hurricanes to stun top-ranked and undefeated Indiana

More than a week after the CFP national championship matchup was finalized, it's just about time for the final college football game of the season. Top seed Indiana meets the Cinderella team in the bracket, No. 10 Miami, on the Hurricanes' turf in South Florida with the title on the line.

We've got the Miami vs. Indiana College Football Playoff National Championship Results according to College Football 26.

The Hoosiers have overwhelmed everyone in their path, blasting No. 9 Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl and dismantling No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl. With Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza at the controls and no obvious weaknesses on the roster, Indiana enters as a more-than-touchdown favorite.

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.

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