2025-2026 College Football Playoff Betting
The College Football Playoff National Championship Game for the 2025-2026 season will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026 on ESPN with the Indiana Hoosiers facing the Miami Hurricanes. Indiana is listed as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 49.
Indiana (15-0) arrives in the national championship game after dismantling No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. In just his second season, Curt Cignetti now stands on the brink of completing one of the most dramatic two-year turnarounds in sports history. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza has been nearly flawless in two playoff blowouts, and Indiana brings both a top-five scoring offense and a top-five scoring defense into Miami. With one more win, the Hoosiers could become the first 16-0 team in FBS history.
Miami (13-2) punched its ticket with a 31-27 win over No. 6 Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl. Mario Cristobal has the Hurricanes positioned to chase the program’s sixth national championship. Sixth-year quarterback Carson Beck leads a steady, efficient offense, while edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. has emerged as one of the breakout stars of this postseason.
The matchup also carries conference implications. The Big Ten is seeking its third straight national title. The ACC, meanwhile, has a chance to halt that streak in dramatic fashion.
The 2025-2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game has the Indiana Hoosiers listed as an 8.5-point favorite against the Miami Hurricanes with a total of 49 on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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College Football Playoff National Championship Game (Jan. 19)
Monday, January 19
Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers - Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. | 7:30 PM | ESPN, WatchESPN (Indiana -8.5, 49)
Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana is 15-0 SU and 9-6 ATS, with eight games going over the total, six going under, with one push. They are the current favorite in College Football Playoff odds to win the national title.
Indiana’s explosive passing game draws the headlines, but the Hoosiers will need real balance to keep Miami’s pass rush from pinning its ears back. Roman Hemby is one of the most underrated interior runners in the country, and his ability to churn out tough yards between the tackles will be essential. If Indiana establishes the run early, it opens the full playbook for Fernando Mendoza and keeps Miami’s defense from dictating the tempo.
Key Players to Watch
QB Fernando Mendoza The Heisman Trophy winner leads the nation in passing touchdowns and has positioned himself as the clear favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. His command of Indiana’s offense has been unmatched all season.
WR Elijah Sarratt A long, physical senior receiver with elite body control, Sarratt thrives in tight windows. His back-shoulder chemistry with Mendoza has become one of Indiana’s most unstoppable staples and a constant source of explosive plays.
CB D’Angelo Ponds One of the most instinctive defensive backs in college football, Ponds plays with aggression and anticipation. His ability to jump routes and flip momentum has fueled several of Indiana’s game-breaking runs this season.
Miami Hurricanes
The Hurricanes are 13-2 SU and 10-5 ATS, with six games going over the total and nine going under. The Hurricanes are listed as the underdog in College Football Playoff odds against Indiana.
Miami showed against Ohio State what it looks like when the Hurricanes play clean, disciplined football. But the wins over Texas A&M and Ole Miss were tighter than necessary because of turnovers and penalties. With the national title being played on their home field, the Hurricanes will be energized, but that emotion has to translate into execution. If Miami limits self-inflicted mistakes, avoids giving Indiana extra possessions, and stays composed, they can fully stake their claim that The U is back.
Key Players to Watch
QB Carson Beck The veteran signal-caller and former Georgia standout delivered in the biggest moments of the semifinal, guiding Miami’s late-game comeback with total command. No active quarterback in college football has more career wins, and his poise remains one of the Hurricanes’ greatest assets.
WR Malachi Toney A Miami native with the nickname “Baby Jesus,” Toney brings elite quickness, instant acceleration, and rare change-of-direction ability. He has become Miami’s most dangerous weapon in space and a constant threat to flip the field every time he touches the ball.
DL Rueben Bain Jr.
A force along the defensive front, Bain has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the postseason. He is relentless as a pass rusher and disruptive against the run, giving Miami a game-changing presence in the trenches.
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