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Close friends face off as Indiana and Miami defensive coordinators meet for CFP title

Story byTIM REYNOLDSSat, January 17, 2026 at 8:35 PM UTC·4 min readMIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It's not uncommon for Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines and Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman to jump on their phones during game weeks, see how the other is doing and come up with ideas on how to stop their next opponent. They're close friends. It's normal for them. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSuch talks aren't happening this week — for obvious reasons.

Close friends face off as Indiana and Miami defensive coordinators meet for CFP title

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Key Highlights

  • Haines and Hetherman will be on opposite sides of the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night, with the undefeated Hoosiers (15-0, No.
  • 1 CFP) taking on the Hurricanes (13-2, No.
  • 10 CFP).“It’s probably the same for both of us.
  • I think we’re both competitors.
  • Both of us, it’s all about being 1-0,” Hetherman said.
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