Indiana Hoosiers to Visit White House After Championship
PUBLISHED May 1, 2026, 5:54 PM ET
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Bloomington, Ind. — The Indiana Hoosiers will visit the White House on Monday, May 11, following their Jan. 19 national championship victory over the Miami Hurricanes, 27-21, which completed a 16-0 2025 season and featured Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza as the team's leading player. The scheduled May 11 visit, confirmed this week by local sports directors and FOX59/CBS4, is expected to include head coach Curt Cignetti; Mendoza's attendance is uncertain after being selected in April's NFL draft, ABC News sought comment from the White House and did not receive an immediate response, and the event continues the team's post-title engagements.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2024: Curt Cignetti is hired as Indiana head coach; team posts an 11-2 record and reaches the College Football Playoff.
- Jan. 19, 2025: Indiana defeats Miami 27-21 to win the College Football Playoff national championship.
- 2025 season completion: The Hoosiers finish 16-0 and Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy.
- April (year specified in reports): Fernando Mendoza is selected early in the NFL draft (attendance uncertain).
- May 11 (scheduled): Multiple outlets confirm the Indiana team will visit the White House to commemorate the title.
News Intelligence
- This isn't just a sports story. It's about community pride and achievement. The Hoosiers' perfect season and national championship put Indiana on the map. If you're a local, it's a chance to celebrate. If you're a sports fan, it's a reminder of the thrill of the game.
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Indiana University, its football program, and Bloomington-area businesses benefited from national exposure, recruiting momentum, merchandise sales, and increased local tourism associated with the 2025 national championship and the planned White House visit.
The Miami Hurricanes football program and its players suffered the loss in the Jan. 19 championship game and therefore missed the opportunity to claim the 2025 national title.
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