> At a Glance
> – No. 1 Indiana (14-0) meets No. 5 Oregon (13-1) in the Peach Bowl semifinal
> – Winner advances to first-ever national championship game against Ole Miss or Miami
> – Kickoff: Friday, Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN from Atlanta
> – Why it matters: Both programs are chasing their first football national title
Two wins separate either Indiana or Oregon from college football immortality. The Hoosiers and Ducks collide Friday with a historic championship berth on the line.
The Stakes
Indiana punched its semifinal ticket by dismantling Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl-the school’s first bowl victory since 1991. Curt Cignetti’s squad is the only top-four seed to survive the new 12-team format so far.
Oregon earned revenge fuel by blasting Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl after topping James Madison 51-34 in Round 1. Dan Lanning’s defense forced four turnovers and posted the shutout when it mattered most.
Season Rewind
- Oct. 11: Indiana 30, Oregon 20 in Eugene-Ducks’ lone loss
- Indiana averages 41.6 points (3rd) and allows 10.3 points (2nd)
- Oregon scores 38.0 points (9th) and gives up 15.1 points (6th)
Draft-Grade Quarterbacks
The Peach Bowl doubles as a Heisman-vs-top-prospect showcase:
- Fernando Mendoza, Indiana – 2025 Heisman winner, No. 1 projected pick
- Dante Moore, Oregon – No. 2 projected pick
How to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Jan. 9 |
| Time | 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| TV | ESPN |
| Stream | ESPN.com / ESPN app |
Championship History
- Indiana: zero football national championships
- Oregon: zero football national championships
- Lost 2014-15 CFP final to Ohio State
- Lost 2010-11 BCS title game to Auburn
Key Takeaways
- Indiana can complete a perfect 16-0 season with two more wins
- Oregon seeks revenge after October home loss
- Both defenses rank top-10 nationally in scoring
- First-time champion guaranteed from this matchup
One more victory Friday and either the Hoosiers or Ducks play for the ultimate prize next Monday night.
