Miami was ranked No. 10 in the preseason. They lost two of three in mid-October to seemingly fall out of contention for even a bid to the playoff. The Canes have had to go on the road three times in the playoffs.

Indiana and Miami will face off in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

Curt Cignetti’ s Hoosiers are looking to complete a perfect season and secure their first-ever national title.