Undefeated Indiana Hoosiers beat Oregon Ducks 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal. They earned their first national championship trip. Now 15-0, No. 1 Hoosiers seek a rare 16-0 season. Moreover, Indiana dominated both sides of the ball.
Next, Hoosiers face Miami on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium. Heisman QB Fernando Mendoza threw five TDs on 17-of-20 passes. In fact, he boosted his No. 1 NFL Draft pick status. He hit Elijah Sarratt multiple times and Charlie Becker once. Oregon’s secondary stayed exposed.
Meanwhile, Indiana’s defense struck first. They led 35-7 at halftime. They forced three turnovers. Ducks rushed for nine yards on 17 carries. Notably, D’Angelo Ponds scored a pick-six 11 seconds in. Also, Daniel Ndukwe and Mario Landino stripped a fumble.
Meanwhile, Oregon missed rushers Noah Whittington and Jordon Davison. QB Dante Moore threw a TD to Jamari Johnson. However, his picks and fumbles gave Indiana short fields. Jay Harris and Dierre Hill Jr. struggled. Hill ran 70 yards once.
Finally, Indiana builds on their 38-3 Alabama win. They face Miami, who beat Mississippi 31-27. Thus, Hoosiers chase a legendary title.
