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JAN 19, 2026 • HARD ROCK STADIUM
🏆 2026 CFP National Championship

History Made in Miami

Indiana Hoosiers claim their first-ever national title

Indiana Hoosiers
👑
Winner
Indiana Hoosiers
No. 1 Seed • 16-0
27
FINAL
Miami Hurricanes
Runner-up
Miami Hurricanes
No. 10 Seed • 13-3
21
16-0
Perfect Season
1st
National Title
Big Ten
First CFP Win
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Scholarships: 82/85

Blue-Chip Ratio
89%Target: 50%

% of 4/5★ recruits (Championship Indicator)

Unit Grade
B
Based on PFF + Exp
Production Cliff
-20%Departing

% of snaps graduating in 2026

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So
Jr
Sr
Gr
★
#1Jr
Emory Mendoza
QB
★★★★
★
#2Sr
Reese Restrepo
WR
★★★
#3So
Jaxon Howard
WR
★★★★
#4Fr
Damian West
OT
★★★★★
#5So
OPEN SLOT
OT
#6Jr
Mark Fletcher
RB
★★★★
#7Jr
Isaiah Horton
WR
★★★★
#8So
Riley Williams
TE
★★★★
★
#9Jr
Francis Mauigoa
OL
★★★★★
#10So
Samson Okunlola
OT
★★★★★
Open
Open
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GM Insight: OFFENSE

Elite Talent Density. The primary concern shifts to managing the transfer portal risk of depth players (marked in red) seeking playing time.

Insider OnlyAI ANALYSIS

Francis Mauigoa

OT • FILM STUDY REPORT

Grade
94/100
Route Tree
P
FIG 1.1: Release vs Press Man
PFF Grade
88.5
Sacks Allowed
1
Pressures
8

Tactical Assessment

Mauigoa anchored the line during the 2025-26 run. His strength at the point of attack was pivotal in the Fiesta Bowl win. NFL scouts high on his anchor ability.

Elite Traits
  • + Anchor Strength
  • + First Step
  • + Veteran Leadership
Development
  • - Lateral Speed vs Elite Speed
  • - Hand Placement Consistency

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Battleground
Derrek Cooper
★★★★★
ATHChaminade-Madonna (FL)
▲ HOTTarget
96
Scheme Fit
Elite athlete who could play RB, WR, or S. Game-changer with ball in hands.
UGA
FSU
Jackson Cantwell
★★★★★
OTNixa
− STEADYCommitted
0
Scheme Fit
Generational tackle prospect. Immediate day one starter with elite pass pro mechanics.
LOCKED IN
Somourian Wingo
★★★★
WRSt. Augustine
▲ HOTCommitted
0
Scheme Fit
Deep threat with elite separation speed. Fits the Air Raid vertical concepts perfectly.
LOCKED IN
Keshawn Stancil
★★★★
DLClayton
− STEADYCommitted
0
Scheme Fit
Versatile lineman who can play inside or out. High motor and violent hands.
LOCKED IN
Milan Parris
★★★★
WRWalsh Jesuit
− STEADYCommitted
0
Scheme Fit
Analysis pending...
LOCKED IN
JJ Dunnigan
★★★★
SManhattan
− STEADYCommitted
0
Scheme Fit
Analysis pending...
LOCKED IN
Gavin Mueller
★★★★
TESouth Elgin
− STEADYCommitted
0
Scheme Fit
Analysis pending...
LOCKED IN
Asharri Charles
★★★★
EDGEVenice
▲ HOTCommitted
0
Scheme Fit
Lengthy edge defender with massive frame potential. Developmental upside is huge.
LOCKED IN
Jaelen Waters
★★★★
CBArmwood
− STEADYCommitted
0
Scheme Fit
Analysis pending...
LOCKED IN
Ben Congdon
★★★★
OTTuscarawas Valley
− STEADYCommitted
0
Scheme Fit
Analysis pending...
LOCKED IN
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