It's no surprise Indiana is favored against Miami. Here's why the Hoosiers will win — plus, one reason the Hurricanes will spring an upset.

The Miami-born quarterback has Indiana one win away from its first ever national championship, and he can do it in his hometown.

Shula has been on the Rams staff since 2017 under head coach Sean McVay, and had the opportunity to coach under three different defensive coordinators in Wade Phillips, Brandon Staley, and Raheem Morris, all of whom have also been head coaches in the league.

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is a Cuban American returning to his hometown of Miami in what's being called the Cuban Super Bowl

If Miami is going to win it all, these five things need to happen for the Hurricanes to stun top-ranked and undefeated Indiana

Mario Cristobal said these words Dec. 7, 2021, the day he was introduced as the Miami Hurricanes’ head coach — the new overseer of his alma mater and a once-proud football program. He won two national titles with these Hurricanes as a mauling offensive lineman, helping pave the way for championships in the 1989 and 1991 seasons.

SNL’s Weekend Update focused on the Cowboys icon’s sideline celebrations throughout Miami’s College Football Playoff run.

There have been some dark times, but no matter what happens Monday night, there’s a firm belief that the Canes' worst days are behind them.