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Fernando Mendoza saved his best for last. On Monday night, the Heisman-winning QB led Indiana past Miami, 27–21, in the CFP National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium. With history colliding with pressure, Mendoza never blinked, and the victory marked a full-circle moment for a former No. 2,149-ranked high school prospect who had once been overlooked. […] The post 2-Star Miami Reject Fernando Mendoza Credits Curt Cignetti After Winning National Title appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Monday was the last chance for reporters to catch up with 49ers players at team facilities before the offseason program begins. While head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch are set to speak later this week, several players, including Mac Jones, offered their thoughts on the past season and what lies ahead for […] The post Mac Jones Issues Statement on Leaving 49ers Amid Backup QB’s Ongoing Trade Rumors appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The Indiana Hoosiers, once a doormat program in the Big 10, are officially a powerhouse now. They won the 2026 national championship game, defeating Miami 27-21 in a dominant fourth-quarter clutch showing. Head coach Curt Cignetti, on his second-to-last drive of the quarter, capped off two 4th-down conversions, including a 4th-and-5 touchdown. With this feat, […] The post How Much Bonus Did Curt Cignetti Earn After Indiana’s National Championship Win? appeared first on EssentiallySports.

DETROIT (AP) — Tobias Harris anotó 25 puntos y Jaylen Brown falló un tiro justo antes de la bocina, permitiendo que los Pistons de Detroit se mantuvieran con una victoria de 104-103 sobre los Celtics de Boston el lunes por la noche en un enfrentamiento de equipos con los mejores récords en la Conferencia Este. […]