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Indiana Hoosiers Clinch First College Football Title With Prayerful Victory

The undefeated Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 to win the national championship, finishing 16-0. Pre-game and post-game scenes highlighted prayer and public faith, with QB Fernando Mendoza and others giving credit to God. Mendoza sparked a late go-ahead drive, scoring on a fourth-and-goal with about nine minutes left to seal a 10-point lead, and is noted as both national champion and Heisman Trophy winner.

via cbn.com|

#college-football-championship #faith-in-sports #fernando-mendoza

sports-religion1 year ago•2 min saved

"Dawn Staley's Controversial Quote Ignites Debate on Nonbelievers"

University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley sparked controversy after stating in an on-court interview that "something's wrong" with nonbelievers, attributing her team's success to God. While some praised her for sharing her faith, others criticized her for swiping at nonbelievers and questioned the appropriateness of praying for a win. Staley, known for regularly speaking about her Christian faith, responded to the backlash on social media, expressing that she is unashamed to praise God and wishing well to nonbelievers. South Carolina's 36-0 team will play North Carolina State in the NCAA Women's Tournament Final Four.

via Deseret News|

#controversy #dawn-staley #faith-in-sports