The McShay Show A CFP Title Game Preview With Todd Blackledge and Chris “The Bear” Fallica
Jan 16, 2026
Todd Blackledge, NBC Sports college football analyst and former quarterback, dives deep into the upcoming CFP title match between Miami and Indiana, analyzing key matchups and quarterback performances. He emphasizes Miami's defensive strength and how they can disrupt Indiana's quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica shares his insights on Miami's resurgence, betting angles, and player impacts. The discussion features the critical role of the run game and offensive line, shaping expectations for this championship clash.
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Indiana Defense Moves As One
- Indiana's defense operates like a single organism with coordinated drops and disguise that force quarterbacks to be decisive and accurate.
- Brian Cignetti's unit masks pressure, limits after-the-catch gains, and rarely gets caught out of position.
Force The QB Out Of Comfort
- Make the quarterback uncomfortable by taking away the run and forcing more throws than he prefers.
- Pressure him without overcommitting and value limiting explosive plays and yards after the catch.
Trenches Decide The Game
- Miami's strength is personnel and interior line play, especially when Moten returns to full practice.
- The key matchup is which team runs the football better; stopping the run will dictate play-action and passing volume.