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 and not using a battle, clawing again within the second half as each groups traded scores.

With IU up 27-21 within the remaining two minutes, Beck had an opportunity to steer his workforce downfield for a possible game-winning drive — however he threw it proper into Jamari Sharpe’s arms …. and the Hoosiers secured their first title at school historical past.

Mendoza went 16/27 for 186 passing yards by the air … hitting Omar Cooper Jr. 5 instances for 71 yards, and connecting with Charlie Becker 4 instances for 65. He additionally had a vital and jaw-dropping speeding landing.

The Miami quarterback had 232 yards, a landing and an interception within the dropping 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 positive to level out after the sport, this system declined.