Article 72QJ3 Perfect Indiana on brink of college football immortality after Peach Bowl rout of Oregon

Perfect Indiana on brink of college football immortality after Peach Bowl rout of Oregon

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  • Indiana's defense forces three first-half turnovers

  • Heisman winner Mendoza throws five TDs in rout

  • Hoosiers face Miami for national title on 19 January

Undefeated Indiana's already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the Hoosiers overwhelmed No 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semi-final on Friday night.

No 1 Indiana (15-0, No. 1 CFP) will face No 10 Miami on 19 January in the national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Miami beat Mississippi 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl semi-final on Thursday night.

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