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The Indiana Hoosiers are one victory away from history, securing their first national championship after absolutely flattening the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff semifinal. What began as a highly anticipated matchup quickly turned into a one-sided spectacle that sent a clear message to the football world. The Hoosiers played with clinical precision and relentless intensity, overwhelming the No. 5 Ducks and punching their ticket to the title game.

On Friday night, Indiana orchestrated a demolition against Oregon. The Ducks were expected to challenge the Hoosiers, but they had no viable answers on offense, defense, or special teams from the opening kickoff. Indiana didn’t just win — they obliterated Oregon, 56-22. The victory not only advanced Indiana to the National Championship but also cemented the game as one of the most decisive routs in recent college football history.

The dominance started on the very first play. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore’s pass was immediately intercepted by star corner D’Angelo Ponds, who returned it for an electrifying pick-six. That early score sent the crowd into a frenzy and gave Indiana a lead they would never relinquish. Though Oregon briefly threatened to stay close, the Hoosiers defense forced three more first-half turnovers, converting each into points.

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza delivered a masterful performance, going 10-for-11 for 110 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, hitting all three of his primary receivers. He added a fourth touchdown on the first drive of the second half, finding the sixth Indiana player to reach the end zone that night. By the end of the game, Mendoza finished with 177 yards and five touchdowns, matching his total incompletions for the entire College Football Playoff.

Meanwhile, Oregon’s offense struggled mightily. The Ducks’ turnovers proved disastrous, and their ground game never got going, largely due to the absence of leading rushers Noah Whittington and Jordan Davison. Whittington dressed but did not record a single carry. Moore finished 24-for-39 for 285 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and two fumbles. Despite Oregon narrowing the gap late, the final score barely reflected Indiana’s total control. For the second straight season, Dan Lanning’s program was sent home in a College Football Playoff blowout.

Once again, the story is total Indiana domination. The Hoosiers became the fifth team in the playoff era to reach 15-0 and are now poised to become the first team ever to finish 16-0 with a National Championship. This season marks another remarkable chapter in what is becoming one of college football’s greatest turnarounds.

Next up, Indiana will face the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes in Mendoza’s hometown of Miami. After a path that included blowing out two powerhouse programs — Alabama and Oregon — Indiana now faces Miami, who reached the title game through a series of close wins in their home stadium.

The Sporting News covered all the action from the Peach Bowl blowout, where Indiana continued its emphatic run. Check out the highlights below from the Hoosiers’ domination.

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Final: Indiana 56, Oregon 22

11:07 p.m.: The Indiana Hoosiers are going to the national championship.

Curt Cignetti's squad continues its dominating season, becoming the fifth team to be 15-0. They can become the first to be 16-0 with a win over Miami in the national championship.

What a win for Fernando Mendoza and co. in Atlanta. We're down to two and the Hoosiers are a win away from the greatest story in college football history.

Indiana 56, Oregon 22

11:05 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Oregon gets into the end zone one more time to end this season.

Moore hits his tight end Sadiq for a one-yard score, and at least the Ducks offense ends on a good note.

11:02 p.m.: Johnson is having one of the best games of his career, and it continues here. He takes a Moore checkdown for 39 yards all the way down to the Indiana 1.

10:56 p.m.: At the Oregon 49, Moore finds Hill Jr. on a screen and the back makes defenders miss to get another first down. It's a 12-yard gain.

Indiana 56, Oregon 15

10:50 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Indiana has found paydirt for the eighth time tonight.

Heere, it's Black with his second touchdown of the game, taking a carry 23 yards and strolling into the end zone.

Hoosier. Domination. This is historic.

10:48 p.m.: Indiana keeps on putting its foot on the gas.

Khobie Martin rushes for 26 yards up the right sideline to the Oregon 29.

10:46 p.m.: It's been that type of night for Oregon.

Now on 4th & 4, Moore rolls out but his pass is incomplete. Indiana takes back over with over eight minutes remaining.

10:41 p.m.: Though the game is over, Oregon is moving the ball.

Sadiq, whos has been quiet tonight, takes a bootleg from Moore and goes 21 yards down to the Indiana 41.

Indiana 49, Oregon 15

10:36 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: The Hoosiers have seven touchdowns on the day, 28 points coming off turnovers.

Now on 3rd & goal, Mendoza finds Sarratt in the back of the end zone for his second touchdown of the night and Mendoza's fifth. 

Indiana can book the trip to Miami.

10:30 p.m.: To add onto the Hoosier domination, Indiana blocks an Oregon punt and is now set up inside the 10.

10:28 p.m.: With less than 14 minutes left, Oregon has the ball back again.

But, this fourth quarter doesn't matter for the final result.

End of the third quarter: Indiana 42, Oregon 15

10:18 p.m.: Oregon was moving the ball, but on 4th & 1, Harris gets swarmed by linebacker Aiden Fisher and it's a fourth down stop.

Indiana has the ball back after the turnover on downs.

10:15 p.m.: Oregon is up to the Indiana 40, with true freshman Dakorien Moore taking a screen pass 13 yards for another first down.

10:11 p.m.: Deep inside their own territory, it's a facemask penalty on Oregon's Alex Harky, setting up a 3rd & 11 from the Oregon 3.

Though, the Ducks get a big play. Moore lobs one up to Jeremiah McLellan, who goes over Ponds to make the leaping grab. It's a 43-yard gain to get Oregon near midfield.

10:05 p.m.: Now, the Ducks finally get a stop, with Mendoza's deep pass coming up incomplete on third down. For the second time tonight, Indiana punts, and of course it lands inside the five.

Oregon has the ball back with 4:10 remaining.

10:02 p.m.: On 3rd & 4, Mendoza rolls out right and evades pressure, hitting Sarratt who gets a foot in bounds.

Indiana is 9-for-10 on first down.

Indiana 42, Oregon 15

9:54 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Now it's the other back, Harris, who balls in for a one-yard score. It's his second touchdown of the season.

The Ducks respond on their first drive and Johnson catches a fade route on the two point conversion.

9:53 p.m.: Hill Jr. is a freshman star in his own right, and here, he breaks off a 71-yard carry, galloping up the right sideline before being brought down at the Indiana 4.

Oregon is looking to cut into the very large lead.

Indiana 42, Oregon 7

9:48 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Mendoza has thrown his fourth touchdown to his fourth receiver. This time, it's E.J. Williams, who is all alone in the end zone for a 13-yard score.

Oregon's now given up 42 points, a the highest total of the Dan Lanning era.

9:46 p.m.: On 3rd & 7, Mendoza uses his legs to pick up another first down, scrambling up the middle. Though, he tries a spin move and loses the football.

Though, Rose Bowl MVP Pat Coogan is right there to recover the fumble as Indiana moves inside the red zone.

9:44 p.m.: Indiana is across midfield, with Mendoza throwing to Becker on the right sideline and the receiver bringing it in. It's his second catch of the game, going for 12 yards.

The next play, Black takes a carry 10 yards for another first down.

9:42 p.m.: Indiana picks up right where it left off, picking up a first down on the second play.

Guess who? Sarratt, who has his third 10+ yard reception of the game. This one goes for 17 and Indiana is above the 35.

9:40 p.m.: The second half is underway. The Indiana Hoosiers are 30 minutes away from a trip to Miami.

Fernando Mendoza and the Hoosiers offense has the ball first.

Halftime: Indiana 35, Oregon 7

9:15 p.m.: On third down, Moore connects with Johnson for 20 yards up the seam, setting up the Ducks for a field goal attempt.

Atticus Sappington comes on, but to sum up the first half for Oregon his kick is short.

At halftime, it's an Indiana bloodbath. The Hoosiers have been absolutely dominant on all fronts. Mendoza is 10-for-11 for 110 yards and 3 touchdowns. On the other side, Indiana has forced three turnovers, scoring on all of them.

The Hoosiers get the ball first and are 30 minutes away from a date in the national championship.

Indiana 35, Oregon 7

9:07 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: It's 35-7. Yep, you read that right.

The Hoosiers are putting on an absolute thrashing in Atlanta, with Mendoza finding Sarratt, who breaks the plane and gets in. When he scored in the October 11 matchup, it was to take a 27-20 lead. This time, it's much different, as his 14th score gives Indiana a 28-point lead.

It's Mendoza's third passing touchdown of the game, one to each of his star receivers.

9:05 p.m.: Indiana keeps on moving the chains, and Cignetti is just rubbing it in at this point.

On 3rd & 3, Mendoza finds Ponds, who had the pick-six on the first play, and he beats a tackler to get inside the Oregon 10.

8:59 p.m.: The Indiana defense has its footprints all over the game and now it forces its third turnover of the first half.

On Moore's first pass attempt of the drive, he gets pressured and hit on the throw. The ball falls right into the hands of Mario Landino.

The defense with the best pressure rate in America is absolutely dominating, and the Hoosier offense has the ball back up 21.

Indiana 28, Oregon 7

8:55 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: It's all Hoosiers in Atlanta.

Mendoza drops back, has plenty of time and lobs one up to his roommate Charlie Becker, who has his first catch of the game for a touchdown.

It's a 36-yard score and we have a blowout on our hands.

8:54 p.m.: Sarratt has his second big catch of the game. This time, it comes on second down, with No. 13 hauling in a back shoulder pass with a defender all over him.

The Hoosiers are driving again after an 18-yard gain.

8:49 p.m.: On 2nd & 3, Moore goes down. It's Dominique Ratcliff who gets credited with the sack, Indiana's first of the game.

Then, the Hoosiers get to Moore again on third down, and Oregon has to punt again.

The Hoosiers have the ball back up 21-7, and this might get ugly.

8:47 p.m.: With momentum on Indiana's side, Oregon gets a much-necessary first down.

It's Harris again, who takes a pass from Moore and goes 15 yards to the Oregon 40.

Indiana 21, Oregon 7

8:41 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Indiana is up two scores.

On 3rd & goal, Black takes a carry right up the middle and into the end zone. It's his second game with a touchdown.

The Hoosiers capitalize on the Moore turnover and take a 21-7 lead.

8:39 p.m.: Just like that, Indiana has the ball inside the Oregon 5.

On the first play, Moore goes to throw but loses the ball after making contact with Dierre Hill Jr.

The Hoosiers jump on the fumble on Oregon's second turnover of the night.

8:35 p.m.: The Ducks get a huge stop. 

On 3rd & 7, Mendoza is rushed by the Oregon front and loses the ball. While he recovers it before the ball hits the ground, he gets brought down for a 20 yard loss.

It was Nasir Wyatt who got to No. 15 for Oregon's first sack of the game. The Ducks have matched their sack total from the Oct. 11 matchup.

8:33 p.m.: Indiana is once again across midfield after a personal foul penalty on Oregon's Jay Obidegwu. It moves the Hoosiers to the Oregon 40.

8:31 p.m.: After two Black carries go for two yards, Indiana faces a 3rd & 8 from the 20.

Though, Mendoza gets it with his legs. The Heisman winner stays in the pocket then scrambles left, outrunning a defender to the line to gain. It's a 21-yard carry and Indiana has a new set of downs.

8:26 p.m.: Oregon was 3-for-3 on third down on its touchdown drive, but it can't move the chains here.

Harris takes a handoff and gets absolutely swarmed by Indiana's front, being wrapped up by Mikail Kamara. Oregon goes three-and-out.

It forces the first punt of the game, and the Hoosiers will start at their 18.

End of the first quarter: Indiana 14, Oregon 7

8:22 p.m.: At the end of the first, this game has lived up to the bargain so far. First, it was the Indiana defense making a statement on the first play, then two methodical drives by two of the best quarterbacks in America, both ending in touchdowns.

Oregon has a 2nd & 6 to start the second.

Indiana 14, Oregon 7

8:16 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Indiana takes the lead back after a methodical drive.

On 2nd & goal, Mendoza finds Omar Cooper Jr. on an out-route, and he hauls it in for an eight-yard score. It's the receiver's 13th touchdown of the season.

Indiana responds with an 11-play, 75-yard drive to take the lead. Mendoza was 4-for-4.

8:15 p.m.: The Hoosiers are inside the red zone on their first drive. It's Hemby who rumbles up the middle and goes 11 yards all the way to the 17.

The next play, he breaks off another first down carry for 10 yards, and Indiana is inside the 10.

8:13 p.m.: Indiana is 2-for-2 on third down, with Mendoza hitting his tight end Riley Nowakowski on an out-route for five yards. The Hoosiers are up to the Ducks 35.

8:11 p.m.: After gaining minimal yardage on the first two plays, Mendoza has a big connection on his first pass of the game.

The quarterback looks deep and finds his favorite receiver, Elijah Sarratt, who holds on near the left sideline. It goes for 23 yards and the Hoosiers are across midfield.

Oregon 7, Indiana 7

8:04 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: What a response from Moore and the Oregon Ducks.

Once again on third down, Moore lobs one up to his other tight end, Jamari Johnson, who hauls it in in the end zone. It's a 19-yard score. 

After the pick-six, the Ducks take up more than half of the first quarter, driving 75 yards in 14 plays. Next up is the Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and the Hoosier offense.

7:59 p.m.: The Ducks are in the red zone.

Moore rolls out and finds his tight end, Kenyon Sadiq, for the first time and he goes five yards for another first down.

Mendoza and the Indiana offense still has not touched the field, though Indiana leads.

Oregon will have a 1st & 10 from the Indiana 17 with 8:04 remaining.

7:57 p.m.: On 3rd & 3, Moore has time in the pocket and finds Harris underneath, who holds on and moves the chains.

The Ducks are down to the Indiana 28.

7:55 p.m.: Facing a 3rd & 7, Oregon moves the chians again.

It's Moore's favorite receiver, Malik Benson, who takes a checkdown and takes it nine yards. The Ducks are past midfield and are looking to respond fast.

7:53 p.m.: Back on the field, Oregon moves the ball on two plays.

Jay Harris, who will get more snaps with Oregon's depleted running back room, takes a carry to the right and gets a first down.

The next play, Harris takes a screen pass and takes it 10 more yards for another first down.

Indiana 7, Oregon 0

7:48 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: One play, one touchdown, and it comes from the Indiana defense.

Moore looks right on the first play, and it's star corner D'Angelo Ponds who jumps the route and returns it all the way home.

The Hoosiers defense makes a statement on the first play of the game and lead 7-0. 

7:47 p.m.: Indiana has kicked off and we are underway at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl.

Dante Moore and the Oregon Ducks offense has the ball first.

7:43 p.m.: Here come the Oregon Ducks.

Dan Lanning's 13-1 team comes in fresh off a 23-0 win over Texas Tech. Oregon is looking to advance to the national championship for the first time since 2014, the first year of the College Football Playoff.

7:41 p.m.: The Indiana Hoosiers have come onto the field in Atlanta.

Curt Cignetti and co. are looking to advance to 15-0 and book a date with Miami in the national championship.

7:27 p.m.: Kickoff is almost here, so let's revisit Indiana and Oregon's regular season matchup one more time.

7:11 p.m.:  A few storylines that could impact this game besides quarterback play include the trenches. Both Indiana and Oregon are Joe Moore Award finalists for the best offensive line in America. The Ducks face an Indiana front that is the best in the nation in pressure rate, sacking Moore six times in their first matchup.

On the other side, Oregon only got to Mendoza once in October. That has to change tonight.

7:08 p.m.: Noah Whittington is expected to play after being questionable with an injury.

A huge boost for an already depleted Ducks running back room.

7:05 p.m.: If the Ducks are going to extend the season, expect No. 5 to be a reason why.

6:57 p.m.: Curt Cignetti made an appearance on the field, but didn't stay for long. 

Cignetti's turnaround at Indiana has never been done before. The coach enters tonight's game with a 25-2 record across two years, winning the Big Ten championship and the highest ranking ever for the Hoosiers.

As he said after the team's emphatic Rose Bowl win, "it'd be a helluva movie."

6:50 p.m.: Teams are getting loose with kickoff less than an hour away.

6:37 p.m.: With this being one of the biggest games in Indiana history, notable alumni are bound to be in Atlanta. This includes millionare donor Mark Cuban.

6:25 p.m.: Dan Lanning and Curt Cignetti are two of the best coaches in college football, and tonight, they square off. 

6:10 p.m.: The Ducks senior back Noah Whittington is questionable for tonight with an undisclosed injury. Here he is taking the field for warmups.

6:00 p.m.: On the other side is Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who has been exceptional in his own right and will be an NFL Draft pick come April if he declares.

5:45 p.m.: The Heisman winner has arrived at Mercedes Benz Stadium.

5:43 p.m.: Of course, the quarterback battle is one to watch tonight, starting with the Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.

Indiana's superstar quarterback leads the nation in total touchdowns, redzone touchdowns, and passing efficiency ratings, becoming the first Hoosier ever to win the Heisman Trophy.

5:33 p.m.: Oregon's running back room is depleted heading into the CFP semifinal, with freshman star Jordan Davison out with a broken clavicle. The Ducks also might be missing starting back Noah Whittington.

5:29 p.m.: The first time these teams played, Indiana beat Oregon in Autzen Stadium thanks to a fourth quarter Elijah Sarratt touchdown.

It came right after Fernando Mendoza threw a pick-six to tie the game at 20-20. Then, the game became all Hoosiers.

5:15 p.m.: The Hoosier faithful is showing out in Atlanta, with projections saying there will be much more Indiana fans tonight.

4:39 p.m.: The Ducks are known for their uniforms, and tonight they'll be wearing all-whites with a green helmet.

On the other side, the Hoosiers will be wearing their classic red tops with white bottoms. 

4:36 p.m.: Tonight, either Indiana will be the fourth team in the CFP era to advance to 15-0 or Oregon will advance to the national championship for the first time since 2014.

The two teams played earlier this season, with Indiana defeating Oregon at Autzen Stadium on October 11, 30-20. 

4:32 p.m.: The stage is set at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia.

No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon will face off in a few hours with a national championship berth on the line.

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Where to watch College Football Playoff semifinals

Indiana vs. Oregon start time

  • Date: Friday, Jan. 9
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. PT

The College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is the first time Oregon plays at Mercedes-Benz Stadium since Lanning's coaching debut with the Ducks. Indiana has never played in the venue since its construction.

What channel is Indiana vs. Oregon on today?

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream:Fubo

The semifinal will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Sean McDonough (play-by-play) and Greg McElroy (color commentator) will be on the call.

ESPN is also producing its Megacast for the College Football Playoff, featuring alternate broadcasts of the game across its family of networks (ESPN2, ESPNU, etc.) and the ESPN App.

Fans looking to stream the game can turn to Fubo, which often offers a free trial to new users.

College Football Playoff schedule 2026

Dec. 19

GameMatchupTime (ET)TV
First-Round CFP gameAlabama 34, Oklahoma 248 p.m.ESPN

Dec. 20

GameMatchupTime (ET)TV
First-Round CFP gameMiami 10, Texas A&M 312 p.m.TNT
First-Round CFP gameOle Miss 41, Tulane 104 p.m.TNT
First-Round CFP gameOregon 51, James Madison 348 p.m.ESPN

Dec. 31 

GameMatchupTime (ET)TV
Cotton Bowl Classic (quarterfinal)Miami 24, Ohio State 147:30 p.m.ESPN

Jan. 1

GameMatchupTime (ET)TV
Capital One Orange Bowl (quarterfinal)Oregon 23, Texas Tech 012 p.m.ESPN
Rose Bowl Game (quarterfinal)Indiana38, Alabama 34 p.m.ESPN
Allstate Sugar Bowl (quarterfinal)Ole Miss 39, Georgia 348 p.m. ESPN

Jan. 8

GameMatchupTime (ET)TV
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (semifinal)Miami 31, Ole Miss 277:30 p.m.ESPN

Jan. 9

GameMatchupTime (ET)TV
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (semifinal)Indiana vs. Oregon7:30 p.m.ESPN

Jan. 19

GameMatchupTime (ET)TV
CFP National championshipTBD7:30 p.m.ESPN

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