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College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:13 am
by Attyla
Here is where we can discuss the National Championship Indiana vs Miami. Miami has the home field advantage on paper but Mendoza will have a ton of fans travel in plus there are a bunch of people in Miami who will be pulling for the Heisman winner
https://www.cbssports.com/college-footb ... view-2026/
There is the CBS report and odds etc. Game on gentlemen, the future is NOW.
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:55 am
by Rabidraider
Mendoza raised in Miami, Florida. Talk about a home coming...
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 12:57 pm
by JD707
I am not a college football fan, I have tried and tried to watch it for years and just could NOT get into it, even though I am always incredibly curious as to who is in the draft. Last nights game was, for some reason, more exciting than any game in the NFL I watched this year... wonder why lol. I am really looking forward to watching the championship game. I am very impressed by Mendoza, very very impressed. I wonder how many people like me are all of a sudden this excited about college football and the draft. Anyone else think this Hoosier team would give the 2025 Raiders a run for their money if they played each other?
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 12:59 pm
by RickRyb
JD707 wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 12:57 pm
I am not a college football fan, I have tried and tried to watch it for years and just could NOT get into it, even though I am always incredibly curious as to who is in the draft. Last nights game was, for some reason, more exciting than any game in the NFL I watched this year... wonder why lol. I am really looking forward to watching the championship game. I am very impressed by Mendoza, very very impressed. I wonder how many people like me are all of a sudden this excited about college football and the draft.
Anyone else think this Hoosier team would give the 2025 Raiders a run for their money if they played each other?
No
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:06 pm
by Attyla
JD707 wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 12:57 pm
I am not a college football fan, I have tried and tried to watch it for years and just could NOT get into it, even though I am always incredibly curious as to who is in the draft. Last nights game was, for some reason, more exciting than any game in the NFL I watched this year... wonder why lol. I am really looking forward to watching the championship game. I am very impressed by Mendoza, very very impressed. I wonder how many people like me are all of a sudden this excited about college football and the draft. Anyone else think this Hoosier team would give the 2025 Raiders a run for their money if they played each other?
It would be a good game.......for the Raiders
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:07 pm
by Xramfan
Im only watching for fun and to wish for no injury.
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:09 pm
by JD707
Hear that all the time, best college team vs worst NFL team, obviously the NFL team LOL. I was just making fun of the Historically bad Raiders VS the record breaking Indiana team. Hopefully Mendoza is the spark that brings us back from the dead. Every time he scrambled I was like oh shit dont hit him! lol
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:26 pm
by RickRyb
All The Raiders fans will have to have their fingers-crossed for no injuries, because Mendoza is the type to leave it all out on the field. He will NOT play for himself, but for his team mates.
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:43 pm
by pfish57
I enjoy college FB way more than the NFL!!!!! Especially over the last 20 plus years!!
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:44 pm
by Raidernation1979
RickRyb wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:26 pm
All The Raiders fans will have to have their fingers-crossed for no injuries, because Mendoza is the type to leave it all out on the field. He will NOT play for himself, but for his team mates.
Dude is legit fearless. It’ll be nice to have a long term guy behind center who isn’t a fraidy cat
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 2:18 pm
by Dr Death
Attyla wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:06 pm
It would be a good game.......for the Raiders
The Raiders would destroy them.
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:05 pm
by chucker
Raidernation1979 wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:44 pm
Dude is legit fearless. It’ll be nice to have a long term guy behind center who isn’t a fraidy cat
Yes..... but he's also gotta learn when to pick his spots..... and learn to slide.
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:13 pm
by pfish57
Miami had both their starting CB's go out with injuries & a safety & Mesidor..if these dudes don't come back they don't have a chance in hell, plus Beck will shit himself on the big stage!
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:19 pm
by Raidernation1979
chucker wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:05 pm
Yes..... but he's also gotta learn when to pick his spots..... and learn to slide.
Agreed. He’s got to learn when it is needed. Just saying it’s refreshing to see a guy not cower when someone gets 4 ft from him.
Re: College Championship Game Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:33 pm
by mranquales
I'm in the minority but I believe QB's get hurt more when they slide.