The most recent College Football Playoff national championship game (played January 19, 2026) had two MVPs:

  • Offensive MVP: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza
  • Defensive MVP: Indiana defensive lineman Mikail Kamara

Quick Scoop

  • The CFP national championship now names both an offensive and a defensive MVP , not just one overall player.
  • In the 2026 title game, Indiana beat Miami 27–21, with Fernando Mendoza earning Offensive MVP after throwing for 186 yards and adding a crucial rushing touchdown.
  • Mikail Kamara took Defensive MVP thanks to a game-changing blocked punt that directly led to a touchdown and swung momentum to Indiana.

If you meant a different year’s CFP championship (like 2025 Ohio State vs. Notre Dame or 2024 Michigan vs. Washington), say which season you care about and that year’s offensive and defensive MVP can be listed as well.

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