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CFP sets 2026–28 playoff dates, bowls and venues
sports26 days ago

CFP sets 2026–28 playoff dates, bowls and venues

The College Football Playoff released dates and bowl sites for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 Playoffs: for 2026-27, quarterfinals at the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30, 2026 and at Cotton, Peach and Rose Bowls on Jan. 1, 2027; semifinals at the Orange Bowl (Jan. 14, 2027) and Sugar Bowl (Jan. 15, 2027); and the National Championship on Jan. 25, 2027 in Las Vegas. For 2027-28, quarterfinals conclude with the Sugar Bowl on Dec. 31, 2027 and the Fiesta, Peach and Rose Bowls on Jan. 1, 2028; semifinals on Jan. 13 (Orange Bowl) and Jan. 14, 2028 (Cotton Bowl); with the Championship on Jan. 24, 2028 in New Orleans, with times/TV to be announced later.

via On3|
#2026-27#bowl-sites#college-football-playoff
LinkedIn Celebration: Mendoza Marks Indiana's National Championship with a Pro-Style Post
sports1 month ago

LinkedIn Celebration: Mendoza Marks Indiana's National Championship with a Pro-Style Post

Indiana football player Fernando Mendoza celebrated winning the College Football National Championship with a LinkedIn post—the platform he uses exclusively—cracking jokes about B2B sales and his résumé as speculation grows about potential pro interest, highlighting how his social-media approach成为 part of his public persona.

via SB Nation|
#college-football#indiana-hoosiers#linkedin
Daughter's Text Screenshot Captures Cignetti's Joy After Indiana's Historic CFP Title
sports1 month ago

Daughter's Text Screenshot Captures Cignetti's Joy After Indiana's Historic CFP Title

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti confirmed he was happy after the Hoosiers beat Miami 27-21 to win the program's first national championship, a moment his daughter Natalie shared via a screenshot of a text thread in which he replied 'Yes' with 14 emoji exclamations. The piece notes Cignetti's rise at Indiana—from a 3-9 team to an 11-2 CFP debut and then a 16-0 second season—culminating in a title at Hard Rock Stadium.

via Bleacher Report|
#cfp-title#curt-cignetti#indiana-hoosiers
Mendoza's LinkedIn Glow-Up After Indiana's National Championship
sports1 month ago

Mendoza's LinkedIn Glow-Up After Indiana's National Championship

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the heavy favorite to be the 2026 NFL Draft’s top pick, updated his LinkedIn profile within minutes of leading Indiana to the national title, adding notes about winning the Heisman Trophy and being the 2025 national championship MVP, plus a new About section touting leadership and a business/real estate/finance background as he braces for his pro career.

via OutKick|
#college-football#fernando-mendoza#indiana-hoosiers
Indiana Caps 16-0 Season With National Title, Extending Big Ten Championship Streak
sports1 month ago

Indiana Caps 16-0 Season With National Title, Extending Big Ten Championship Streak

Indiana completes a surreal 16-0 season to win the national championship, led by Curt Cignetti’s eight-year, $93 million contract and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, while weaving in storylines from Lee Corso’s final College GameDay appearance and Elsa Mendoza’s Players’ Tribune letter; the Big Ten claims its third consecutive national title, prompting playful musings about Paul Finebaum leaving the U.S. as a result, plus notes on Buckeyes NFL rookies and other offseason buzz.

via Eleven Warriors|
#big-ten#college-football#indiana-hoosiers
Raiders See Franchise Potential in Mendoza After Championship Run
sports1 month ago

Raiders See Franchise Potential in Mendoza After Championship Run

Las Vegas is pursuing a quarterback upgrade and views Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza as a likely No. 1 pick after he led the Hoosiers to their first national title. In the championship win, Mendoza went 16-of-27 for 186 yards with zero interceptions across a playoff run that featured nine total touchdowns against Alabama, Oregon and Miami, including a decisive 12-yard fourth-down rushing TD. He’s praised for size (6'5

via Sports Illustrated|
#fernando-mendoza#indiana-hoosiers#national-championship
Indiana Stands Tall as Miami’s Beck-Driven Comeback Hopes Flicker
sports1 month ago

Indiana Stands Tall as Miami’s Beck-Driven Comeback Hopes Flicker

Miami’s defense harassed Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in the national championship, while Miami’s offense struggled early but found a late spark. A rough sequence—including a potential targeting hit and a costly special-teams miscue—helped Indiana reach a 24-21 lead, with nine minutes left. The stage was then set for Carson Beck and Miami to attempt an improbable comeback, as Indiana chose a field goal on a crucial fourth‑down instead of going for it, leaving Miami with a final-minute chance to rally.

via Defector|
#carson-beck#college-football#indiana-hoosiers