SportsDesk: Championship Countdown

In a special presentation of UMTV’s SportsDesk, we bring you team coverage of the 2026 National Championship football game, broadcasting from the “Beauty Shot” outside Hard Rock Stadium. We break down the road to the championship for #10 Miami Hurricanes as they face the #1 Indiana Hoosiers, with a preview of tonight’s matchup and key takeaways needed for each team to pull out a win. Plus, we dive into the fan experience this afternoon and throughout all the game week festivities in Miami. Finally, we explore the hometown roots of Indiana’s Hiesman-winning star quarterback, Fernando Mendoza.

Executive Producers: Taryn Jacobs and Delanie Haddad
Director: Jacob Lyons
Show Host: Taryn Jacobs
Reporters: Taryn Jacobs, Shea McDonald, Manny Naccarato, Jadyn Cohee, McKenzie Eason
Associate Producers/Production Support: Mel Tenkoff, Dani Vega, Ashley Freedland
Faculty Advisors: Ed Julbe and Ben Ezzy