Miami vs. Indiana: Time, Date, TV Channel, 2026 CFP National Championship Preview

It’s bowl season, which means we have a lot of football to watch between Dec. 13 and Jan. 19! Ohio State, Utah, Georgia Southern, Army, Texas A&M — and just about everyone in between — will take part in a total of 47 games that conclude with the 2026 CFP National Championship.

NESN has you covered with previews for each and every game — with our next contest serving as the finale:

2026 CFP National Championship Game

Matchup: Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers
Date: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium — Miami, Fla.
TV: ESPN

Game Overview

The 2026 College Football Playoff concludes on Monday.

It’s time for perhaps our most improbable national championship, as the suddenly surging 10-seed Miami Hurricanes will meet the unlikely powerhouse No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers.

Team Overviews

No. 10 Miami Hurricanes
Conference: ACC
Head Coach: Mario Cristobal
Record: 13–2

Miami secured the biggest upset in the history of the CFP on New Year’s Eve.

The Hurricanes have ripped off seven consecutive victories, including their final four against No. 24 Pitt in the regular season finale, No. 7 Texas A&M in the first round, No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl and No. 6 Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl.

It’s hard seeing that trend continue against the next team, though…

No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers
Conference: Big Ten
Head Coach: Curt Cigneti
Record: 15-0

Indiana has been the model of consistency this season, serving as the only undefeated team remaining in the FBS.

The Hoosiers boast blowout wins over Illinois, UCLA, Alabama and Oregon, while squeezing out close ones over Iowa, Penn State, Ohio State and Oregon (again).

Curt Cigneti knows what he’s doing. Google him.

Players to Watch

Miami
QB Carson Beck
RB Mark Fletcher Jr.
WR Malachi Toney
OL Francis Mauigoa
DL Rueben Bain Jr.
DL Akheem Mesidor
DB Kionte Scott
DB Bryce Fitzgerald

Indiana
QB Fernando Mendoza
RB Roman Hemby
RB Kaelon Black
WR Omar Cooper Jr.
WR Elijah Sarratt
DL Stephen Daly
LB Aiden Fisher
LB Rolijah Hardy
DB Louis Moore
DB Amare Ferrell

Key Notes

Miami is looking to win the 2026 National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium, which would be the fourth time they’ve won the national title in their home stadium (1983, 1987 and 1991). The Hurricanes’ other two titles were won at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans (1989) and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (2001).

Betting Lines

DraftKings Sportsbook: Indiana -8.5 | O/U 47.5
FanDuel Sportsbook: Indiana -8.5 | O/U 47.5
BetMGM Sportsbook: Indiana -8.5 | O/U 47.5

The Pick: Over 47.5