Miami football has ruled out starting tight end Elija Lofton for Monday's national championship game. Here's everything to know about his absence.

What the secondary market signals is undeniable, part commentary about society at large, part specific to this game happening at this time.

Miami plays Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday night.

When Miami plays Indiana for the national title, Carson Beck's high school coach, Bobby Ramsay, will be watching with pride.

“Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman will be joining GameDay as a guest analyst for the national championship,” the show’s X account posted. Miami’s early-season win over Notre Dame was a huge talking point when discussed the decision to include the Hurricanes in the 12-team field, while leaving the Irish at home.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza speaks on returning to his hometown, Miami, for the 2026 CFP National Championship Game

A Cuban-American quarterback who grew up in Miami will almost assuredly end his collegiate career at home, a journey that has impacted many with so much meaning.