The good news for Texas in Indiana’s National Championship

Syndication: The Register Guard — Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza throws a pass as the Oregon Ducks face the Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 9, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Indiana just overcame "Blue Chip Ratio" theory, 100 years of history, and a strong Miami team to win its first ever National Championship. The Hoosiers' method for winning bodes well for the Longhorns' chances in 2026.

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