CFP National Championship Preview: Indiana vs Miami with ESPN’s Ian Fitzsimmons

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🗓️ 19 January 2026

⏱️ 20 minutes

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ESPN’s Ian Fitzsimmons joins The Next Round to break down the clash between Indiana and Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game tonight at Hard Rock Stadium. 🏆🔥 Will Miami’s Hurricanes turn South Florida into a true home-field advantage, or will Hoosier Nation travel in force and make its presence felt on the sport’s biggest stage? Fitzy dives into the atmosphere, the stakes, and what could ultimately decide this Indiana vs Miami CFP National Championship showdown. Plus, Ian shares behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else — including Curt Cignetti’s unwavering confidence, even back in his days working under Nick Saban at Alabama, and the fascinating path that led Fernando Mendoza to Indiana. From coaching culture to quarterback development, this conversation is packed with insight for diehard college football fans. If you love College Football Playoff analysis, National Championship previews, and insider stories from around the sport, this episode is for you. 👍 Like the video if you enjoy in-depth college football coverage 📺 Subscribe to The Next Round YouTube channel for daily college football talk, SEC insights, and conversations with the biggest names in the game #CollegeFootball #CFP #NationalChampionship #IndianaFootball #MiamiHurricanes #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFB #GoCanes #Miami #Indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:04.0	In Bloomington, Indiana, where I'm sure Fitsy has gone before, he's been everywhere.
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1:09.5	The upstairs pub in Bloomington.
1:11.9	A line down the street and out the block just to get into the pub to watch the game tonight.
1:19.2	They spent the night out on the streets of Bloomington, Indiana, just to get in the upstairs pub as we bring Fitsy in, man.
1:27.7	These folks in Indiana have gone bat shit crazy for football, Fidsey.
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