Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.

From Southside to Orange Park, Jacksonville’s sports bars transformed into spirited outposts of college football fandom as Indiana and Miami supporters gathered to watch their teams battle for the national championship.

Miami coach Mario Cristobal celebrates as the Hurricanes return home after their Fiesta Bowl win over Mississippi.

Mario Cristobal is taking his Miami Hurricanes to the national championship after the kind of performance that the former offensive lineman had to love.

Miami's biggest signing this season might be defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman from Minnesota.

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. surprised everyone with a halftime speech during the Hurricanes' win over Ohio State in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

Mario Cristobal doesn't want to hear anyone say "The U Is Back."

A potential stadium conflict could arise if the Miami Hurricanes host a first-round College Football Playoff game.

With the Gators sinking to 1-3, fans voice their frustration over Billy Napier's offensive struggles, QB concerns, and coaching decisions.

David Waters and guests break down the upcoming Florida vs Miami matchup as the Gators travel to face the undefeated Hurricanes.

David Waters and guests break down the upcoming Florida vs Miami matchup as the Gators travel to face the undefeated Hurricanes.

Miami would join Ohio State, Penn State and LSU as a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff based on The Associated Press Top 25 poll while Georgia, Oregon, Florida State and Texas would host first-round games.

The defending national champion Florida Gators will take on the Miami Hurricanes at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Cam Ward says not playing in the second half of Miami's bowl game was a predetermined decision and that he'd do it the same way again.

David Waters dives deep into the shocking defeat of the Florida Gators at the hands of the Miami Hurricanes.

David Waters previews and predicts the Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes game. Dive into an in-depth analysis of match-ups on both sides.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Bethune-Cookman is headed back to the gridiron in Jacksonville this fall. The Wildcats will host Southern University at EverBank Stadium on Oct. 21 at 4 p.m., the school and city announced on Thursday.

Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed won’t be the next football coach at Bethune-Cookman.

The Miami Hurricanes shock the college football recruiting world by gaining the commitment of the country’s top defender Cormani McClain over the Florida Gators.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

The Miami Hurricanes shock the college football recruiting world by gaining the commitment of the country’s top defender Cormani McClain over the Florida Gators.

For the first time in 16 years, Bethune-Cookman will play a football game in Jacksonville. Saturday's game will be the end of an extended road trip for the Wildcats.

Wolfson filled its head football coaching vacancy with a name area fans should know.

Miami quarterback D’Eriq King has a shoulder injury that will need further evaluation this week in the latest blow to the reeling Hurricanes.

The Jaguars already have a pair of young cornerbacks on the roster. Should they use the 25th pick to make it a trio?

(AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)MIAMI – Howard Schnellenberger was a pipe smoker with a push-broom mustache and gruff baritone, and he paired his grandiloquent manner with grandiose visions for football at Miami, Louisville and Florida Atlantic that caused snickers. He revived the sport at Miami and Louisville and started the program at Florida Atlantic during a coaching career that spanned a half century. His legacy includes on-campus stadiums at Louisville and Florida Atlantic. He then founded the program at Florida Atlantic and retired as coach after 11 seasons highlighted by back-to-back bowl victories. AdAt Miami, Schnellenberger took over in 1979 amid debate about whether the moribund program should fold.

Miami won the gameTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State and Miami meet in what seems to be a must-win situation for both teams. "We're going to beat them,'' Florida State tailback Khalan Laborn proclaimed. And when asked about Miami's secondary and what was challenging about them, Florida State receiver D.J. Now Florida State has to back up the talk. He's on pace to become just the third Florida State running back with multiple 1,000-yard seasons, joining three-timers Dalvin Cook (2014-16) and Warrick Dunn (1994-96).