2026 Championship Game, Miami vs Indiana - Indiana Deluxe Frame

This panoramic photo, taken on January 19, 2026, captures the opening kickoff of the 2026 CFP Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. In this revised 12-team playoff format, the #1 Indiana Hoosiers and the #10 Miami Hurricanes emerged to battle for the 2025 CFP Champions title. Indiana entered the game with an undefeated season on the line while the surging Miami team dominated the first two rounds of the playoffs and edged pass Ole Miss in the semifinal to advance to the championship game. The Hoosiers ultimately defeated the Hurricanes 27-21 in a highly competitive game to win their first national championship and post a perfect season.