During the on-field celebration of Indiana’s 27-21 national championship win over Miami, Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. threw a punch at Indiana defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker.

Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night.

Fletcher rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns for the Hurricanes, and was one of the stars of the team’s offense in the 27-21 national championship defeat.

D'Angelo Ponds expressed surprise after Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. threw a punch at an Indiana player after the Hoosiers' historic championship victory.

Indiana victory over Miami in national championship game delivers huge television viewership numbers for college football

Its quarterfinal and semifinal victories over Alabama and Oregon fit easily into the blowout category, as the Hoosiers shellacked the Crimson Tide and Ducks by a combined 69 points while setting up a championship game showdown with Miami.

Following the blueprints of Indiana and Miami this season, Ohio State has built a more veteran roster through the transfer portal in 2026.

Michael Irvin said he was "depressed" after the Miami Hurricanes lost to the Indiana Hoosiers in the National Championship Game.