| Miami Hurricanes (13-2) at Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) | |||
| Game Details: Monday, January 19, 7:30 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, FL | |||
| Where to Watch: ABC/ESPN |
CFP National Championship Matchup
This Monday is the end of the college football playoff, and it has been a ride with the Miami Hurricanes being the number ten-ranked team taking on the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers. With the championship game here, bettors could win big with the Indiana Hoosiers steamrolling their way past their opponents, while the Hurricanes battle their way to defend their home for the title. Monday night is the end of the College Football season, and bettors and fans could end it with a bang with tonight’s finale of the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Hurricanes | +8.5 | +280 | Over 47.5 |
| Indiana Hoosiers | -8.5 | -350 | Under 47.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Miami Hurricanes | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Indiana Hoosiers |
|---|---|---|
| 31.6 | Points Per Game | 42.6 |
| 254.6 | Passing Yards Per Game | 242.7 |
| 154.6 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 218.3 |
| 14.8 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 11.9 |
| 213.8 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 196.5 |
| 86.1 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 77.6 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Miami Hurricanes
After two disappointing seasons, the Miami Hurricanes are back in the college football championship game. Miami has been on a hot streak with multiple wins in the playoffs, including a comeback win against Ole Miss. The Hurricanes’ defense has been on fire this playoffs, holding down Ohio State and pushing them to the brink against Ole Miss in their playoff wins.
Miami’s offense, led by Carson Beck, has been solid, as evidenced by the comeback drive against Ole Miss and a strong season with the Hurricanes. While the offense is strong, the defense for Miami has been strong, allowing 14 points a game in their route to the championship game. The Hurricanes have heart and could have a good game for bettors to end the college football season.
Indiana Hoosiers
While the Miami Hurricanes are riding a great high, they will be facing a machine in the Indiana Hoosiers. Indiana is a machine in this playoff season, rolling over Alabama and destroying Oregon. The Indiana defense has been elite this season, allowing under 15 points in various college football team statistics. Indiana has been dominant all season and could have another easy win for an undefeated season for the Hooisers.
The Hooisers are led by Fernando Mendoza, who has been tearing up the college football world, including winning the Heisman. Mendoza has been having a strong season and could lead the Hooisers to their first championship this season.
Prediction
With the Indiana Hoosiers running the table in the college football playoffs, they could easily win this game against the Miami Hurricanes and finish their first undefeated season with a bang. The Hoosiers are destroying their opponents this season, especially with the Oregon Ducks, in which they blew them out with no mercy. Indiana has been on a roll all season, and could easily beat the Hurricanes; despite the latter having a stout defense, it could get ugly fast. Bettors could see the Hooisers easily cover the lines in this championship game with how they are playing and the dominance in their playoff run.
