Faith at the center of Indiana’s title victory last night
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🗓️ 20 January 2026
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Summary
Surprising virtually no one, the University of Indiana completed one of the most dominant seasons in NCAA football history with its victory last night over the University of Miami, winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game. But what you may not know is that faith was at the center of the game for many who competed on the field and on the sidelines. However, if you’re looking for encouragement to trust Jesus with your life, you don’t need to look to sports celebrities, well-known pastors, or even apologists like me. The evidence is everywhere—literally.
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| 1:05.9 | Surprising virtually no one, the University of Indiana completed one of the most dominant seasons in NCAA football history with its victory last night over the University of Miami, winning the college football playoff national championship game. |
| 1:21.4 | But what you may not know is that Faith was at the center of the game for many who competed on the field and on the sidelines. |
| 1:28.9 | Miami head coach Mario Cristobal and his family are members of their local St. Augustine Parish. |
| 1:35.2 | So is the family of Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, |
| 1:40.3 | whose epic 12-yard run won the game for Indiana. |
| 1:43.8 | His outstanding receiver, Omar Cooper Jr. calls himself a follower of Christ on his |
| 1:49.5 | Instagram bio, and many of his posts include scripture. |
| 1:53.3 | Miami star quarterback Carson Beck said recently, |
| 1:56.8 | I feel like God has a plan in everything he does. |
| 2:00.3 | One of his top receivers, Xavier Restrepo, is public about his faith as well. |
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