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'Put it on us one more time': Indiana's defense stepped up like it did all year, remained 'resilient' and put final clamps on Miami

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NCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Miami vs Indiana
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) intercepts a pass intended for Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Keelan Marion (0) in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Indiana's defense had a shaky performance but its bend, don't break mentality once again remained undefeated.

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