Tue Dec 09 00:20:00 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Indiana Hoosiers Clinch Big Ten Title, Secure No. 1 Seed in College Football Playoff

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – December 7, 2025 – The Indiana Hoosiers cemented their dream season last night, defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 13-10 in a nail-biting Big Ten Championship Game and securing the coveted No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The victory marks only the program’s second-ever Big Ten title, the first since 1967.

The game was a defensive struggle, with both teams battling for every yard. After Ohio State missed a critical field goal with under three minutes to play, Indiana faced a crucial third-and-6. Quarterback and Heisman hopeful Fernando Mendoza delivered a game-winning 33-yard pass to Charlie Becker, effectively sealing the victory and sending Hoosier fans into a frenzy.

Mendoza’s on-field heroics were only matched by his unforgettable post-game interview, described by some as “Matt Foley-esque” in its exuberance. The interview quickly went viral, adding another layer of excitement to Indiana’s historic season.

The Hoosiers, now the sole undefeated team in college football, will enter the College Football Playoff as the top seed, carrying the hopes of a state and a fanbase hungry for a national championship. Details of the playoff schedule will be released later today.

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