The best of Indiana sports history: stars, teams, and moments
From the "Hoosiers" to Fernando Mendoza, Indiana has a rich sports legacy. Check out historical highlights in football, basketball, and more.
Which college football conferences have the most titles?
The Big Ten is the winningest conference in college football, with 32 championships. How do other conferences stack up? Check out the breakdown now.
Who has won CFP National Championship MVP? Full winners list
After the CFP National Championship game, an offensive and defensive player are named MVP. Check out the full winners list since 2015.
College football championship winners by year: NCAA list
Ohio State took home their ninth college football championship at the end of the 2024-25 season. Check out which other schools have won titles now.
Can Miami and Carson Beck weather the storm against Indiana? (1:29)
U bet? CFP spread shifts toward underdog Canes
A surge of respected money coming in on Miami over the weekend has caused the CFP title point spread to move toward the underdog Hurricanes. Indiana is now a 7.5-point favorite as of Monday morning.
Hour 2: Houston, We Have A Problem
Canty has three big stories from the weekend he recaps for us in Upon Further Review, including the toils of CJ Stroud. Damien Woody joins to tell us about the Patriots expedited rebuild and what he would have done if he were DeMeco Ryans yesterday. Is the National Championship a foregone conclusion? I'm Over It: Pat doesn't want to hear the excuses from Bills fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rewind to 2003: Looking back at trends from Miami's last title game
Miami's return to the title game in 2026 marks its first since Jan. 3, 2003 -- when sports and pop culture looked far different.
College Football Playoff National Championship: Experts pick Miami-Indiana
The college football season is down to its last game. Will it be the Hoosiers or Hurricanes?
Title game confidential: Scouts and coaches break down Miami-Indiana
Who holds the talent edge? What will decide the national championship? More than two dozen coaches, scouts and front office members weigh in to Pete Thamel.
Indiana could go 16-0 with a title game win -- but it wouldn't be the first. Meet 1894 Yale
Indiana could complete a 16-0 season with a national championship win over Miami on Monday night. But it won't be the first team to accomplish the feat.
'It shaped my DNA': The very Miami story of Mario Cristobal
The Miami native and former University of Miami lineman has built his alma mater into a juggernaut
'Everyone has someone to cheer for': Inside Fernando Mendoza's Miami homecoming
Indiana's quarterback has deep roots in South Florida, creating some split loyalties for the title game.
NFL Divisional Sunday Instant Reaction: The Bears have a QB, the Texans don't
Conference Championship Weekend is set, and Kevin Clark breaks down one of the wildest playoff slates we’ve seen in years. From Caleb Williams’ video-game miracle throw to Sean McVay’s questionable game management, Kevin reacts to Bears-Rams, the state of modern playoff football, and why defense is officially back in the NFL. He dives deep into the decision not to go for two, what Chicago should feel coming out of the loss, and why this game may define how Caleb Williams is viewed going forward. Plus: • Why Super Bowl odds for the Broncos don’t make sense • Sean McVay coaching “not to lose” • The Texans’ collapse, and why CJ Stroud’s performance may have permanently changed Houston’s franchise outlook • Why the era of paying every quarterback immediately might be over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Is Football: NFL Divisional Sunday Instant Reaction: The Bears have a QB, the Texans don't
Conference Championship Weekend is set, and Kevin Clark breaks down one of the wildest playoff slates we’ve seen in years. From Caleb Williams’ video-game miracle throw to Sean McVay’s questionable game management, Kevin reacts to Bears-Rams, the state of modern playoff football, and why defense is officially back in the NFL. He dives deep into the decision not to go for two, what Chicago should feel coming out of the loss, and why this game may define how Caleb Williams is viewed going forward. Plus: • Why Super Bowl odds for the Broncos don’t make sense • Sean McVay coaching “not to lose” • The Texans’ collapse, and why CJ Stroud’s performance may have permanently changed Houston’s franchise outlook • Why the era of paying every quarterback immediately might be over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When is the 2026 college football championship? Time, channel
Miami and Indiana meet in the 2026 CFP National Championship game. Here's how to catch the action on ESPN.
Greg McElroy, Jimbo Fisher & Stanford Steve break down the Indiana and Miami rosters, changes needed in the transfer portal, the impressive way Indiana plays for each other and if it is really the Hoosiers game to lose. Plus, Jimbo Fisher talks about what his approach to the NIL and transfer portal would be if he got back into coaching and if Indiana’s model is repeatable, while Stanford Steve gives us the best prop bets for the National Championship and who he is leaning towards putting his money on.
Greg McElroy, Jimbo Fisher & Stanford Steve break down the Indiana and Miami rosters, changes needed in the transfer portal, the impressive way Indiana plays for each other and if it is really the Hoosiers game to lose. Plus, Jimbo Fisher talks about what his approach to the NIL and transfer portal would be if he got back into coaching and if Indiana’s model is repeatable, while Stanford Steve gives us the best prop bets for the National Championship and who he is leaning towards putting his money on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ex-Colorado QB Staub transferring to Tennessee
Former Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub has committed to Tennessee for 2026, he told ESPN on Sunday.
Big Ten, SEC still deadlocked on CFP expansion
College Football Playoff leaders held an annual business meeting Sunday but did not reach a resolution on a future format as a deadline looms Friday.
IU prez not surprised by Hoosiers' sudden rise
Indiana president Pamela Whitten told ESPN that the Hoosiers' quick rise to the top of college football was expected when they hired Curt Cignetti.
Cristobal: Xavier Lucas' targeting call was 'unjustly administered' (0:35)
Cristobal bemoans targeting call on Canes' Lucas
Miami coach Mario Cristobal says the punishment that goes with a targeting call made in the second half needs to be reevaluated.
Will Fernando Mendoza be the next Heisman-winning QB to fall victim to the national championship curse?
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?
Can Miami become the latest team to lift the national title on 'home' field?
Miami will be playing in the championship game uniquely close to campus, but others have played for a title in their home state.
Carson Beck the runner? The Miami QB is finally using his feet
This latest addition to Beck's arsenal has been a revelation for the Hurricanes.