The wait is almost over, as Miami and Indiana are all set to face off on Monday night with the CFP title on the line. When the line first opened, the Hurricanes were set as 7.5-point underdogs. However, things quickly moved to 8.5 points, which was deflating.
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However, it looks like the Vegas oddsmakers are having a bit of a change of heart with kickoff right around the corner. According to the FanDuel sportsbook, the line has dropped once again, moving on Sunday from 8.5 back down to 7.5. Another reason for the Miami faithful to be hopeful an upset win will be on the way?
Miami football is now a 7.5-point underdog vs. Indiana in the CFP title game
Why the change? Hey, Miami fans aren't going to care, they're just excited that the number has been reduced. At the same time, being an underdog this postseason is something the Canes have been quite used to.
Let's be real here, no one expected Miami to take down Texas A&M in the first round of the Playoff. Then against Ohio State? Yeah, countless people expected the Buckeyes to cruise to a win, but the defense rattled Ohio State all night. Then, the heart-stopping win over Ole Miss was posted.
What can we expect against Indiana? There's no question that the vibes surrounding the team have been great, but the Hoosiers are going to provide a totally different challenge for the Miami defense. Things of course begin with the strong play of Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner.
Mendoza just put on a show in taking down Oregon and he's been brilliant overall this season. If the Canes can find a way to slow him down, then Miami will have a chance to do the unthinkable. Soon enough, we'll see if the Hurricanes will be able to hang tight or even go on to win this one. Obviously, Miami fans are optimistic that a major stunner will be on the way - we think things are going to be much closer than most people think too.