who will play in the college football championship

The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship will feature the Miami Hurricanes against the winner of the semifinal between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Oregon Ducks (that Peach Bowl semifinal has not finished yet).

Who’s already in

• The Miami Hurricanes clinched their spot by beating Ole Miss 31–27 in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal, earning a shot at their first national title since 2001.

• The title game is set for Jan. 19, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens , meaning Miami will effectively play a home game for the championship.

Who they will face

• Miami will play either No. 1 Indiana or No. 5 Oregon , who meet in the Peach Bowl semifinal for the other place in the championship.

• As of the latest updates, that Indiana–Oregon game is still pending, so the exact matchup is “Miami vs. Indiana/Oregon.”

Quick forum-style takeaway

• If you’re asking “who will play in the college football championship” right now, the clearest answer is:
  • Locked in: Miami Hurricanes.

* **TBD opponent:** Winner of Indiana vs. Oregon in the Peach Bowl.

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