MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — When Indiana met Oregon in October, the game served as the best test yet of whether the Hoosiers were a one-year wonder or a program that was here to stay.
Indiana running back Roman Hemby (1) runs past Alabama defensive lineman London Simmons (90) to score a rushing touchdown during the second half of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, Jan. 1, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) warms up before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game between Georgia and Mississippi, Jan. 1, in New Orleans.
Oregon running back Jordon Davison (0) scores a touchdown during the second half of the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Texas Tech, Jan. 1, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Oregon linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei (10) reacts after intercepting the football during the second half of the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Texas Tech, Jan. 1, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck, right, is hugged by former NFL player Michael Irvin following the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Ohio State, Dec. 31, in Arlington, Texas.
Indiana running back Roman Hemby (1) runs past Alabama defensive lineman London Simmons (90) to score a rushing touchdown during the second half of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, Jan. 1, in Pasadena, Calif.
Oregon linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei (10) reacts after intercepting the football during the second half of the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Texas Tech, Jan. 1, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Oregon running back Jordon Davison (0) scores a touchdown during the second half of the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Texas Tech, Jan. 1, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck, right, is hugged by former NFL player Michael Irvin following the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Ohio State, Dec. 31, in Arlington, Texas.
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) warms up before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game between Georgia and Mississippi, Jan. 1, in New Orleans.
