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Indiana's football team achieved a historic 56-22 victory over Oregon in the CFP semifinal, showcasing a dominant defense, exceptional quarterback Fernando Mendoza's performance, and strategic coaching by Curt Cignetti, setting up a national championship matchup against Miami.
Ole Miss's offensive coaching situation remains unclear ahead of the CFP semifinal, but reports indicate Charlie Weis Jr. will lead the offense against Miami, causing confusion among fans and stakeholders about the coaching staff's future and stability.
The No. 5 Oregon Ducks and No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers will face off in the 2026 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta, with the winner advancing to the National Championship. Both teams secured their spots after winning their quarterfinal games, marking Indiana's first appearance in this semifinal and Oregon's second. The game will be the first playoff meeting between these two teams and the first in the same conference in Peach Bowl history.
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been named the 2023 Maxwell Award winner, given annually to the best player in college football. Penix's outstanding performance led the Huskies to an undefeated record, a Pac-12 Championship win, and a College Football Playoff appearance. Despite his achievements, Penix remained humble and credited his family for their support. He will continue his journey in the CFP Semifinal against Texas on January 1. The Maxwell Football Club, which has been recognizing talented players since 1937, highlighted its commitment to honoring football excellence at all levels.