MIAMI GARDENS, FL — It almost had to happen this way. A course correction so remarkably defining, it can change an entire sport and flip it on its axis.
The lovable loser is officially the bully on the block.
You can thank Indiana later for saving college football from itself. For the time being, anyway.
“Not bad for a bunch of nobodies,” said Indiana running back Roman Hemby.
The unloved and unwanted from Indiana, not long ago the losingest program in the history of college football, are the change agent the sport desperately needs. A thrilling 27-21 victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game left no doubt.
