Unpredictable Showdown: Miami vs. Indiana for the National Championship

In this National Championship edition of Y-Option, Yogi Roth welcomes legendary college football insider Bruce Feldman to break down one of the most compelling matchups in recent memory—Cinderella Indiana vs. powerhouse Miami. From Cristobal’s recruiting roots and Miami’s explosive rise, to Indiana’s unlikely defensive dominance, Bruce and Yogi go beyond the headlines to explore what’s really fueling these two programs. This episode dives deep into Miami’s transformation, the legacy of "The U," and what a title would mean for both programs. Plus, an honest take on quarterback development, the transfer portal, and how the game has fundamentally changed. 🎧 Tune in to hear: How Miami rebuilt its identity with local talent Indiana’s underdog journey and defensive culture What “The U” was vs. what it is today NIL, the portal, and why QB development is at a crossroads What’s next for college football’s most fascinating programs 🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations on college football:    / @yoption   📲 Follow Y-Option: • Twitter: https://x.com/yoptionfb • Instagram:   / yoptioncfb   📲 Follow Yogi Roth: • Twitter: https://x.com/YogiRoth • Instagram:   / yogiroth   ► Read the newsletter: yoption.com ► Presented by 76—keeping you on the go go go. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Indiana vs. Miami – The National Title Clash 01:15 – Miami’s Rebuild: Cristobal’s Blueprint & Local Roots 05:20 – The New Miami vs. The Old “U”: Is the Swagger Still There? 09:00 – Indiana’s Rise: The Best Story in College Football 14:30 – Quarterback Reality Check: NIL, Transfers & Development 22:00 – What Winning the Natty Means for Miami & Indiana 27:30 – Final Predictions & Closing Thoughts #CollegeFootball #MiamiFootball #IndianaFootball #BruceFeldman #YogiRoth #YOption #NationalChampionship #NIL #QBDevelopment #PlayerDevelopment