> At a Glance
> – Unbeaten No. 1 Indiana (14-0) meets No. 5 Oregon (13-1) in the Peach Bowl semifinal
> – Both programs eyeing their first national championship
> – Kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET Friday, Jan. 9 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
> – Why it matters: Winner advances to face either Ole Miss or Miami for the title
Two teams chasing history collide in Atlanta. One will stay on course for a perfect season and a maiden title; the other goes home.
The Stakes
Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Oregon’s Dante Moore-the draft’s top two quarterback prospects-headline a clash of top-10 scoring offenses and defenses. The Hoosiers dumped the Ducks 30-20 in Eugene on Oct. 11; Oregon now gets a neutral-field rematch.
Playoff Paths
Indiana
- First-round bye
- 38-3 Rose Bowl rout of No. 9 Alabama-first bowl win since 1991
- Only top-four seed to win a 12-team-era playoff game
Oregon
- 51-34 win over No. 12 James Madison
- 23-0 Orange Bowl shutout of No. 4 Texas Tech (four turnovers forced)
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 41.6 | 10.3 |
| Oregon | 38.0 | 15.1 |
Championship Droughts
- Indiana: zero football national championships
- Oregon: zero titles; lost 2014-15 CFP final to Ohio State and 2010-11 BCS title game to Auburn
Broadcast Info
- Date: Friday, Jan. 9
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV/Stream: ESPN, ESPN.com, ESPN app
- Site: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Key Takeaways
- Winner books championship-game date with Ole Miss or Miami
- Mendoza vs. Moore showcases next-level QB talent
- Indiana aims to finish a perfect 16-0 season
History beckons for both programs-only one will answer the call.
