Ohio football fans have a unique reason to tune in for the 2026 College Football Playoff championship—several standout players on both Indiana and Miami’s rosters hail from Ohio high schools. Even though Ohio State isn’t in the spotlight this year, local talent is making a big impact on the national stage. The game kicks off Monday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, airing live on ESPN and streaming on Fubo. Which Ohio hometown hero are you rooting for in this epic showdown? #Sports #Football #CollegeFootball