Indiana Hoosiers
School Soccer Playoff Champs
… Not Unhealthy For A Basketball College!!!
Revealed
January 19, 2026
9:01 PM PST
The Indiana Hoosiers are the 2026 School Soccer Playoff champions after holding off the Miami Hurricanes in an epic showdown … finishing an ideal 16-0 season!!
The Crimson and Cream — led by Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza — bought as much as a 10-0 lead within the first half … however Carson Beck and the Canes did not go down with no battle, clawing again within the second half as each groups traded scores.
With IU up 27-21 within the ultimate two minutes, Beck had an opportunity to guide his group downfield for a possible game-winning drive — however he threw it proper into Jamari Sharpe’s palms …. and the Hoosiers secured their first title at school historical past.
Mendoza went 16/27 for 186 passing yards by means of the air … hitting Omar Cooper Jr. 5 occasions for 71 yards, and connecting with Charlie Becker 4 occasions for 65. He additionally had an important and jaw-dropping speeding landing.
The Miami quarterback had 232 yards, a landing and an interception within the shedding effort … with Malachi Toney being his favourite goal. He had 122 yards and a rating on 10 receptions.
On the bottom, Kaelon Black had 79 yards for the brand new champs … and Roman Hemby had 60 of his personal.
It was tremendous candy for Mendoza — he grew up in Miami and tried to stroll on for the Hurricanes in 2022 … and he made certain to level out after the sport, this system declined.
The Hoosiers have already got 5 championship banners for basketball … and now they’re getting one for soccer.
