A bloodied Fernando Mendoza embraced Miami violence, combatting inaccuracy with willpower Monday to secure Indiana's first college football title.

Fernando Mendoza and Indiana bullied their way into the history books, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story.

The Miami Hurricanes (13-2) and Indiana Hooisers (15-0) square off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.

Indiana (15-0) is trying to cap a dream season by completing one of the most remarkable turnarounds in sports history, morphing from the worst college football program in history

After more than four months and the 12-team College Football Playoff, the season has one game remaining. On one side is Miami, an underdog in the tournament, looking to win its first national championship since 2001.

Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM college football odds: Indiana by 8 1/2. Series record: Tied 1-1. What’s at stake? The winner claims the national championship in the second year of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.