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Indiana Hoosiers Claim National Title; Cooper Declares for NFL Draft

1/26/2026

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The Indiana Hoosiers won their first national title by defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff championship game.
Omar Cooper Jr., an Indianapolis native, will enter the 2026 NFL draft.
Cooper posted 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, including five catches for 71 yards in the championship game.
He becomes the third Hoosier to declare for the 2026 NFL draft after the victory.

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The Indiana Hoosiers won their first national title by defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff championship game.
Omar Cooper Jr., an Indianapolis native, will enter the 2026 NFL draft.
Cooper posted 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, including five catches for 71 yards in the championship game.
He becomes the third Hoosier to declare for the 2026 NFL draft after the victory.