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Indiana leads Big Ten trio at top of final AP poll

January 20, 2026

The Indiana Hoosiers made history by winning their first national championship in college football, finishing the season with a perfect 16-0 record after defeating Miami 27-21 in the playoff final. This victory also marked Indiana as the third consecutive Big Ten team to secure the top spot in the rankings, following Ohio State and Michigan in previous years.

Indiana leads Big Ten trio at top of final AP poll

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Indiana Hoosiers won their first national championship in college football.
The Hoosiers finished the season with a perfect 16-0 record.
Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 in the championship game.
They became the third straight Big Ten team to finish first in the AP poll.
Previous Big Ten champions were Ohio State in 2024 and Michigan in 2023.

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Indiana leads Big Ten trio at top of final AP poll

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