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Indiana president Pamela Whitten told ESPN that the Hoosiers' quick rise to the top of college football was expected when they hired Curt Cignetti.

Miami coach Mario Cristobal said the punishment that goes with a targeting call made in the second half needs to be re-evaluated.

Since 1988, seven quarterbacks who have won the Heisman Trophy and earned a title game berth have fallen in the national championship game. Is Mendoza next?

Miami will be playing in the championship game uniquely close to campus, but others have played for a title in their home state.

This latest addition to Beck's arsenal has been a revelation for the Hurricanes.

Curt Cignetti has lots to be happy about, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. His players and assistants break down their favorite Cignetti memes and faces.

The CFP title game is a homecoming for Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, who grew up in Miami, but he's not exactly basking in the glory of being the prodigal son made good. He was quick to shift the attention from himself onto the Hoosiers' incredible .. ...

Being the underdog has been Miami's "story the whole playoffs," Rueben Bain Jr. said, a part the Hurricanes have been cast in one more time against No. 1 Indiana for the national championship.

Thirteen Dukes players followed Curt Cignetti to become Hoosiers. Those who remain are on the verge of CFB history.

With deep ties to both the Hoosiers and Hurricanes, the Explorers are uniquely represented on college football's biggest stage.