Total Yards
Indiana317
Miami342
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Miami at Indiana
Jan 20, 2026 • Completed • Neutral Site
College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T
Season 2025PostseasonWeek 1
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Final Score
21 - 27
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Passing Yards
Indiana186
Miami232
Rushing Yards
Indiana131
Miami110
Turnovers
Indiana0
Miami1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature63°F
Wind12 mph N
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Excitement
0.00
Postgame Win Probability
Indiana: 36.8%
Miami: 63.2%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Indiana vs Miami box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Indiana36:24
Miami23:36
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Indiana holds off Miami 27-21
Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 317-342 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Indiana set the terms early in a game that finished 27-21. (02:35) #15 N.Radicic field goal attempt from 34 yards GOOD (H: #44 M.McCarthy, LS: #47 M.Langston), clock 02:42 came with 2:42 left in the first quarter, giving Indiana the first major swing.
Indiana's box score carried the story: 317 total yards, 131 rushing yards, and 186 passing yards. Miami finished with 342 total yards, including 110 on the ground and 232 through the air.
Indiana converted 6-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Indiana led 10-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (01:35) #15 N.Radicic field goal attempt from 35 yards GOOD (H: #44 M.McCarthy, LS: #47 M.Langston), clock 01:42.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
(02:35) #15 N.Radicic field goal attempt from 34 yards GOOD (H: #44 M.McCarthy, LS: #47 M.Langston), clock 02:42 (Indiana led 3-0 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
(06:07) #37 R.Nowakowski rush middle for 1 yard gain to the Miami00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:13 #15 N.Radicic kick attempt good (H: #44 M.McCarthy, LS: #47 M.Langston) (Indiana led 10-0 over Miami).
Blocked Punt Touchdown
Punt by JOYCE, Dylan at the MIAMI16 is blocked by KAMARA, Mikail, recovered by IND JONES, Isaiah at the MIAMI0, TOUCHDOWN IND, clock 05:04 (Miami led 7-17 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
(11:05) Shotgun #4 M.Fletcher Jr. rush right for 57 yards gain to the IND00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:06, 1ST DOWN #38 C.Davis kick attempt good (H: #94 D.Joyce, LS: #46 A.Booker) (Miami led 7-10 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
F. Mendoza run for 12 yds, for a TD (N. Radicic KICK) (Indiana led 24-14 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Malachi Toney 22 Yd pass from Carson Beck (Carter Davis Kick) (Miami led 21-24 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-21
Indiana defeated Miami.
Total yards
317-342
Indiana held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
131
Indiana averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
186
Indiana averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Indiana's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Miami's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Indiana | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 317 | 342 |
| Passing Yards | 186 | 232 |
| Rushing Yards | 131 | 110 |
| First Downs | 20 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-38 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-27 | 19-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 36:24 | 23:36 |