CFP Bracket 2025-26: Indiana vs Miami National Championship, Complete Results & 12-Team Field

CFP bracket updated after semifinals.

The College Football Playoff National Championship is set. No. 1 Indiana will face No. 10 Miami on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Both teams won their semifinals on Jan. 8-9.

Indiana crushed Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl. Miami edged Ole Miss 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl with a late touchdown. The CFP bracket started with 12 teams and came down to these final two.

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The College Football Playoff used a 12-team bracket format. The top four teams got first-round byes. Seeds 5-8 hosted seeds 9-12 on campus in the first round. Quarterfinals and semifinals were at neutral bowl sites.

After four rounds of games, the CFP bracket is down to two teams. Indiana and Miami will play for the national championship on Jan. 19.

CFP National Championship: Indiana vs Miami

The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship is set for January 19, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. No. 1 Indiana (15-0) will face No. 10 Miami (13-2) at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN.

Both teams are making their first-ever CFP National Championship appearance. Indiana arrives undefeated after demolishing Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl and Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl. Miami is the lowest seed to reach the title game, winning three games as an underdog.

Miami plays the championship in its home stadium. The Hurricanes beat Texas A&M 10-3, Ohio State 24-14, and Ole Miss 31-27 to reach the final. Indiana opened as a 7.5-point favorite despite Miami’s home-field advantage.

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CFP Semifinals Results

The semifinals were played Jan. 8-9. Here’s how both games played out:

Fiesta Bowl: Miami 31, Ole Miss 27

Miami won a thriller in Glendale on Jan. 8. The Hurricanes’ defense held Ole Miss in check for three quarters before the fourth quarter turned chaotic.

Carson Beck scrambled for a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left to put Miami ahead for good. The late score capped a clutch drive and sent the Hurricanes to the championship game. Ole Miss ran out of time on its final possession.

Miami’s three-game playoff run featured three different styles: a 10-3 defensive grind at Texas A&M, a 24-14 physical upset of Ohio State, and this high-drama win over Ole Miss.

Peach Bowl: Indiana 56, Oregon 22

Indiana rolled in Atlanta on Jan. 9. The No. 1 seed Hoosiers crushed Oregon by 34 points to reach the national championship.

Fernando Mendoza went 17/20 with 5 touchdown passes. He spread the ball to Elijah Sarratt, Omar Cooper Jr., Charlie Becker, and E.J. Williams Jr. Running back Kaelon Black added 2 rushing touchdowns.

Indiana’s defense forced multiple first-half turnovers that set up three touchdowns. Oregon missed top rusher Noah Whittington and was already without Jordon Davison, making the Ducks one-dimensional.

Indiana won both playoff games by more than 30 points (38-3 vs Alabama, 56-22 vs Oregon). The Hoosiers are the first team in CFP history to win two playoff games by 30+ points.

CFP Quarterfinals Results

All four quarterfinal games were played Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Here’s how the Elite Eight shook out:

Cotton Bowl: Miami 24, Ohio State 14

Miami knocked off defending champion Ohio State as a 9.5-point underdog in Arlington on Dec. 31. Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown to put the Hurricanes up 14-0 early.

Carson Beck went 19/26 for 138 yards. Miami’s defense sacked Julian Sayin five times and forced three turnovers. Sayin threw for 287 yards but couldn’t overcome the early deficit.

Orange Bowl: Oregon 23, Texas Tech 0

Oregon shut out Texas Tech in Miami Gardens on Jan. 1. The Ducks’ defense dominated from start to finish, holding the Red Raiders off the scoreboard.

Dante Moore and Oregon’s balanced offense did just enough to build a comfortable lead. The defense never let Texas Tech find any rhythm.

Rose Bowl: Indiana 38, Alabama 3

Indiana destroyed Alabama in Pasadena on Jan. 1. The No. 1 seed Hoosiers held the Crimson Tide to just 3 points and controlled the game wire-to-wire.

Fernando Mendoza threw 3 touchdown passes. Indiana’s defense never let Alabama get comfortable, shutting down the run and pressuring the quarterback all game.

Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss 39, Georgia 34

Ole Miss outlasted Georgia in a shootout in New Orleans on Jan. 1. Trinidad Chambliss led the Rebels’ high-powered offense that piled up yards and big plays.

Kewan Lacy provided balance on the ground. Georgia’s offense answered repeatedly, but Ole Miss made enough stops late to pull the upset.

First-Round Results: How We Got Here

The first round (Dec. 19-20) set the table for the quarterfinals. Here’s how the four games played out:

Alabama 34, Oklahoma 24

Alabama erased a 17-0 deficit with a 27-0 scoring run in Norman. The Tide defense shut down Oklahoma in the second half.

Ty Simpson threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns. Zabien Brown’s 50-yard pick-six in the second quarter sparked the comeback. Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell nailed a 51-yard field goal early but missed two late kicks from 36 and 51 yards when the Sooners needed points.

Miami 10, Texas A&M 3

The ultimate defensive slugfest in College Station. Miami’s defense sacked Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed seven times and picked him off twice.

The game stayed 3-3 into the fourth quarter. Mark Fletcher Jr. broke a 56-yard run to flip the field. Carson Beck found freshman Malachi Toney for an 11-yard touchdown with 1:44 left. Bryce Fitzgerald sealed it with an end zone interception.

Ole Miss 41, Tulane 10

Ole Miss rolled at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels scored on their first possession and led 14-0 before fans settled in.

Trinidad Chambliss threw for 282 yards. Kewan Lacy scored on a 20-yard touchdown run. Ole Miss put up over 500 yards of total offense.

Oregon 51, James Madison 34

James Madison hung around early and even led 6-0. But Oregon’s depth took over.

Dante Moore threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score. Malik Benson caught two TD passes, including a 46-yard bomb before halftime. Jayden Limar scored on a 15-yard blocked punt return in the third quarter that blew it open.

CFP Championship Game Details

The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship is set:

No. 1 Indiana vs No. 10 Miami
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
TV: ESPN

Indiana (15-0) is the first No. 1 seed to reach the national championship in the 12-team format. Miami (13-2) is the lowest seed ever to play for a CFP title. The Hurricanes get to play the championship game in their home stadium.

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CFP Frequently Asked Questions

When Is the College Football Playoff National Championship?

The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship is Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET. The game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on ESPN.

Who Is Playing in the CFP National Championship?

No. 1 Indiana (15-0) will face No. 10 Miami (13-2) in the national championship game. Both teams are making their first-ever CFP National Championship appearance.

How Did Indiana Get to the Championship?

Indiana went 15-0 and dominated its two playoff games. The Hoosiers beat Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal and crushed Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal. Indiana is the first team in CFP history to win two playoff games by 30+ points.

How Did Miami Get to the Championship?

Miami won three straight playoff games as an underdog. The Hurricanes beat Texas A&M 10-3 in the first round, upset defending champion Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal, and edged Ole Miss 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal on a late touchdown.

Who Won Last Year’s National Championship?

Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 to win the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta. The Buckeyes became the first 8-seed to win it all, running through Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and Notre Dame.

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