Undefeated Indiana Hosts Miami in Playoff Clash MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Interstat) — The unbeaten Indiana Hoosiers will face their toughest test of the season when they host the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in a playoff game on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium. Indiana (15-0), the top seed, has dominated its schedule, including a 56-22 rout of Oregon in its last outing. The Hoosiers are led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has been exceptionally efficient. In his last two games, Mendoza has accounted for eight touchdowns while completing 31 of 36 passes. The No. 4-seed Hurricanes (13-2) enter with momentum after a 31-27 road win at Ole Miss on Jan. 8. Quarterback Carson Beck passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns in that victory, and Miami’s ground game, featuring Mark Fletcher Jr., provides balance. Despite Indiana’s perfect record, National Statistical’s game simulator projects a 32-23 Miami victory. Betting markets also favor the Hurricanes, who have been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of +8.5. The over/under is set at 47.5 points. The game presents a stark contrast. Indiana’s path featured decisive wins over powerhouses like Alabama and Ohio State. Miami’s two losses came in close contests against SMU in overtime and Louisville. The Hurricanes’ defense, which held Texas A&M to three points in December, will aim to disrupt Mendoza’s rhythm. For Indiana, the challenge is maintaining its historic run against a battle-tested Miami squad playing in its home stadium. For the Hurricanes, the task is solving a Hoosier team that has trailed rarely all season. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. EST Monday. The winner will advance to the national championship game.