Coach talks to Dennis Dodd providing an in-depth preview of the College Football Playoff National Championship between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami. Dodd analyzes the historical significance of the matchup, noting that both head coaches—Curt Cignetti and Mario Cristobal—are successful branches of the Nick Saban coaching tree. The discussion focuses on Indiana’s remarkable 15-0 season, achieved through a "Moneyball" style utilization of the transfer portal, and Miami's identity as a physical, resilient underdog that has already defeated more top-25 teams this season than any other program.

The conversation also highlights the critical quarterback battle between Indiana's highly efficient Mendoza and Miami’s Carson Beck, who has the rare opportunity to be part of a third national championship team. Beyond the field, the segment addresses the turbulent landscape of modern college football, including the record-breaking numbers in the transfer portal and the urgent need for a unified leadership structure to handle NIL and collective bargaining. As the playoff potentially expands to 16 teams in the near future, the analysts emphasize that while the administrative side of the sport is in flux, the quality of play on the field remains at an all-time high.

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