Indiana’s defense forces three first-half turnovers
Heisman winner Mendoza throws five TDs in rout
Hoosiers face Miami for national title on 19 January
Undefeated Indiana’s already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the Hoosiers overwhelmed No 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semi-final on Friday night.
No 1 Indiana (15-0, No. 1 CFP) will face No 10 Miami on 19 January in the national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Miami beat Mississippi 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl semi-final on Thursday night.