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IU celebrates the Hoosiers' national championship win at Memorial Stadium

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Andrew Bailey, of Carmel, Ind., foreground, reacts with other fans inside Indiana University's Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., after Indiana scored a touchdown during the NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship game against Miami in Miami Gardens, Fla., Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

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BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University hosts an official celebration for its historic football national championship win.

The celebration will be held Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m., the school announced Tuesday.

"Hoosier Nation - we can't wait to celebrate with you," IU Football posted on social media.

The announcement comes after the Hoosiers defeated Miami 27-21 Monday night to claim their first football national championship in school history.

The title capped an undefeated 16-0 season under second-year coach Curt Cignetti.

The Championship celebration will be held at Memorial Stadium. Here is the schedule:

10:30 a.m.: Lots open
11:30 a.m.: Gates open
Noon: Walk to the rock
1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Celebration in Memorial Stadium

Fans in attendance will get a commemorative championship rally towel. IU said concessions stands and the team store will be open. The celebration will also be live on the Big Ten network.