playCan Miami and Carson Beck weather the storm against Indiana? (1:29)Josh Pate and Dan Orlovsky explain how Miami and Carson Beck can push back against Indiana in the CFP National Championship. (1:29)David PurdumJan 19, 2026, 09:48 AM ETClose Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe betting action on the College Football Playoff championship shifted over the weekend, with a surge of respected money coming in on the Miami Hurricanes and causing the point spread to move toward the underdog Hurricanes. The Indiana Hoosiers, despite attracting the bulk of the money wagered on the game, dropped from 8.5- to 7.5-point favorites Sunday at sportsbooks across the U. S.