CFP Title Game Takeaways: Mendoza’s Elway Moment, the Raiders Send a Message, and Beck’s Next Move - The McShay Report
Google News • 1/20/2026 – 1/21/2026
Summary
Indiana won its first national title in college football, highlighted by Fernando Mendoza's fourth-down touchdown run. Curt Cignetti described the victory as a "paradigm shift." The championship is seen as a warning to the traditional powers in college football. Briscoe expressed amazement at Indiana's achievement.
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