I don’t say this because of the murderer’s row that Miami faced in the playoffs or how they’ve peaked at the right time. I say this because they’re playing in Miami, they’re bigger in the trenches, they run the ball very well, and their defense is built to keep a QB like Mendoza under wraps.

This Indiana team reminds me of the 2014 Ducks team. We killed FSU because of their turnovers and then we got worn down by a more physical Ohio State team despite forcing four turnovers. If the Canes run the ball consistently without trying to be cute they can wear the Hoosiers defense down. They can’t rely on Beck. They have to play Mario-ball.

I think I'll be rooting for Miami. I don't like Cinderellas, and I don't like disruption to the status quo. Miami and Cristobol are just about the last team/person I want to root for, though. I might only dislike Notre Dame and Alabama less.

Nyet. IU rolls. They are that good. (And does anyone else find it interesting that they almost always start their defense toward the direction of the play... AT the beginning of the play ... before the ball carrier gets the ball? Sometimes I think they must be getting the O's play in advance. Hmm. Dunno.

But they are great in all 3 phases of the game.

Indiana just completely punked Alabama and Oregon, I’d expect more of the same.

Indiana in a game that is not as close as it will look. We are witnessing a historic run. I’ll say that until I’m proven wrong.

26 minutes ago, Gizmoduck said:

Indiana in a game that is not as close as it will look. We are witnessing a historic run. I’ll say that until I’m proven wrong.

Indiana’s rout of Oregon has me thinking they’ll hand it to Miami as well.

Mendoza, who languished at Cal for three years, will have extra incentive (not that he needs it) going up against Miami. He’s a local kid who wanted to play for the Hurricanes, and they didn’t offer him a scholarship.

After having won the Heisman, nothing would be sweeter for him than beating Miami on the biggest stage in college football …. In his hometown.

You could really tell Mendoza wants a shot at the U

If Mendoza plays like he did the last two games, Miami has no chance IMO.

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T-H-A-T was a clinic. It couldn't have started worse, but hope abounded with Oregon's first impressive drive that tied the game. Then ...

Curt Gignetti must have found a wormhole to the city Kandor on planet Krypton, visited Jor-El, and brought back a bottle of Superman Sauce to Bloomington, Indiana. A bunch of 3* players just blew out Blue Chip Roster Bama by 35 points and OBD by 34 points, and is on the way to breaking the BCR championship glass ceiling.

After coming up Roses, Curt and Fernando topped it off with Peaches and Cream in a 'home' game played in a stadium that is Dan Lanning's Kryptonite. D-A-N do not go A-T-L again, please.

In the Rose Bowl, Fernando had more TDs than incompletions. Last night, it looked like he had a laser in his hand. OBD's coverage was not terrible. Fernando's throws were on time and spot on.

Kalen DeBoer and Dan Lanning did not fall off the last pumpkin wagon through town. The Duck defense schooled a Texas Tech team that was averaging 40 points a game. Last night?

If Mario can defeat these guys with every advantage going his way, hats off. I watched Miami lose in Hard Rock Stadium to an average Louisville team. I saw Miami doing everything it could Thursday night to give the game away to an Ole Miss team with far less talent on both LOS than Indiana. Against a disciplined Indiana team, Miami will not overcome drive killing penalties.

I won't be surprised if Indiana has an equal number or more fans in the stadium on January 19th. I know for certain that Indiana will have the better coach on the sideline and a QB better than Carson Beck at his best.

I think the Hoosiers cover the 7.5. And you may hate teams wearing a Glass Slipper, but this game is Big for the B1G, and the Big Ten's reputation, a reputation that pundits and pollsters across the country are waking up to. Three in a row by three different B1G teams will halp seal the deal.

Mendoza comes home, plays the team with the campus Fernando walked by on his way to school, and schools Mario and The U.

14 hours ago, DrJacksPlaidPants said:

I don’t say this because of the murderer’s row that Miami faced in the playoffs or how they’ve peaked at the right time. I say this because they’re playing in Miami, they’re bigger in the trenches, they run the ball very well, and their defense is built to keep a QB like Mendoza under wraps.

This Indiana team reminds me of the 2014 Ducks team. We killed FSU because of their turnovers and then we got worn down by a more physical Ohio State team despite forcing four turnovers. If the Canes run the ball consistently without trying to be cute they can wear the Hoosiers defense down. They can’t rely on Beck. They have to play Mario-ball.

Not a chance. At least Miami will have more than 1,500 fans in attendance, not that it will help...

This will be another game over at halftime. Too many players on Indiana with 3,4,5 and 6 years experience.

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