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Scott Dolson’s letter to Hoosier Nation thanks fans for their energy—from gamedays to watch parties—that helped power a historic season, culminating in a CFP National Championship, IU’s first outright Big Ten title in 80 years, a 16-0 run, and Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Trophy win.
Less than eight hours after Indiana won the CFP National Championship, its director of athletic performance, Derek Owings, reportedly left for Tennessee. The 32-year-old, hired in 2020 and whose $900k-plus contract made him one of the sport’s highest-paid strength coaches, helped drive Indiana’s title run and player development; Indiana now must replace him.
The White House shared a clip claiming “massive cheers” for Trump during the national anthem at the College Football Playoff National Championship, but other footage from the same moment and coverage from AP/ESPN shows a substantial amount of boos and a mixed crowd reaction, suggesting the White House’s portrayal may be partisan framing.
The White House issued a January 19, 2026 message praising college football’s tradition and values, thanking players, coaches, families, and fans, and congratulating the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes for advancing to the College Football Playoff National Championship, with best wishes for the game and May the best team win.
Former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford and his nephew Dylan Raiola, a high school prospect, attended the College Football Playoff National Championship game where Georgia dominated TCU with a 65-7 victory. The presence of Stafford, who played for Georgia from 2006-2008, and Raiola, who is considering playing for the Bulldogs, highlights the growth and success of the Georgia football program under head coach Kirby Smart.