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Miami had two runs and three passes on the opening drive. Not a winning formula against Indiana.

Watching on TV, but am already annoyed with the number of commercials. Imagine what it's like sitting in the stadium and waiting, and waiting, and waiting....

No question, our DUCKS have the best looking cheerleaders!

Indy moving the ball well so far.

Looking at the length of some of Miami player’s pants, think they’ll end up in speedos before too long

Miami better clean up the dirty play. They’re going put themselves in the hole with stupid penalties.

While we’re enjoying going to the fridge at home, or a nice clean bathroom at home during the break, those in Hard Rock paid as much as $3600 for a seat where thet don’t have nearly the view we have for free (assuming you’re paying for cable regardless of football coverage).

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16 minutes ago, HDuck said:

Watching on TV, but am already annoyed with the number of commercials. Imagine what it's like sitting in the stadium and waiting, and waiting, and waiting....

You are not kidding. Long slate of commercials followed by a kickoff followed by another long slate of commercials.

are these SEC officials?

5 minutes ago, TerryM9 said:

are these SEC officials?

Big 12.

Indiana hasn’t played a defensive front this good since the B1G CG. Their defensive front seven is playing just as good if not better, though.

Starting to look like an Oregon game for Indy. Dominating everywhere but the scoreboard.

Miami’s defense is going to get pretty tired at the rate their offense is going. They’re just trying to run and hit passes that are 10 yards and under. They’re going to have to try something deep to keep the DB’s honest.

Finally, a Mario time out. I was beginning to worry about the boy

Read an analysis earlier today quoting B1G coaches. The consensus was you can't get impatient and start passing too early. Impatience in play selection plays into Hoosier's defensive strengths and risks giving Indiana field position.

I know Miami is not running the ball effectively, but they have to keep trying according to B1G coaches. Don't be passing on first down and ending up in 2nd and 10, 3rd and 7.

I’m surprised Mario ran it on 3rd and 1 and also on 4th down and short. It’s so unlike him.

halftime

Miami: 69 yds on 22 plays

Indiana: 169 yds on 33 plays

National ranking, by total yards allowed per game - with points per game added as a reference

2025

(4) Indiana - 267 - 11.1

(11) Miami - 292 - 14.0

2024

(2) Indiana - 256 - 15.6

(27) Miami - 327 - 25.3

For IU it's execution, execution, execution. Cignetti was right that there should have been a couple of PFs on Miami for slobberknocking Mendoza after the ball was out.

More of the same in the 2nd half for Indiana and they'll close this out.

It's not a Cinderella story anymore if she's wearing a Kevlar gown, barbed wire tiara and Muck boot slippers.

Go Hoosiers!

Indiana has zero respect for Miami’s WR’s. It’s like they know Beck won’t take any deep shots.

3 minutes ago, EastBayDuckDad said:

For IU it's execution, execution, execution. Cignetti was right that there should have been a couple of PFs on Miami for slobberknocking Mendoza after the ball was out.

More of the same in the 2nd half for Indiana and they'll close this out.

There was a missed targeting foul for sure.

Miami's first half 69 yds is the lowest in a first half of a CFP final.

Try the ESPN News Skycast version. More of an in-person/at-game experience

He must’ve called Mario and had a talk.

Miami’s defense is better than I gave them credit for. And I’ve realized I don’t even know what is pass interference anymore.

I don't know how IU blocks those punts but they do!

Total offensive yards after three quarters.

Miami - 219

Indiana - 180

18 minutes ago, ThePoose said:

I don’t even know what is pass interference anymore.

Add holding to that.

ok kid, your turn....

after 3 Qs

Mendoza: 12 of 20, 116 yds

Beck: 12 of 20, 115 yds

Unbelievable. WoW.

That was a gutsy call and run for the TD. Can’t tell which coach is unhappier.

Wow. That was a Heisman moment!

Cig threw the dice there.

Make it so, Young Padiwan

Why couldn't we have played against this IU D?

Can't let Beck get comfortable that's when he's at his best.

National ranking, by total yards allowed per game - with points per game added as a reference

2025

(4) Indiana - 267 - 11.1

(11) Miami - 292 - 14.0

6:37 left tonight, Indiana 24-21

318 yds - Miami

255 yds - Indiana

Cig isn’t going to get conservative. We know that for sure.

Just now, Utki said:

Why couldn't we have played against this IU D?

Miami should be called for a penalty every play, on that TD huge block in the back not called. Any D could look this good if they could get away with the Holding and Passing Interference calls.

Their letting them play and is a big advantage for Miami.

The Indy D have forgotten that they’re the Indy D.

5 minutes ago, Utki said:

Why couldn't we have played against this IU D?

The difference is Beck has shown good poise.

20-15 at Iowa - winning TD with 1:28 left

27-24 at Penn St - winning TD with 0:36 left

13-10 vs Ohio St

Sometimes you just have to believe in destiny.

False start gives Mario a life line.

Indiana better not mess this up and lose by one

Time to D up remember holding Toney is way better than letting him run.

Mario getting a delay of game. Classic 😂

I think Beck throws a pick here.

Delay on the first play I wish I hadn't seen that before.