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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 595 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 595
Congratulating the Indiana University Hoosiers football team for winning the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship and completing an undefeated 16-0 season.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 30, 2026
Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Banks) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Indiana University Hoosiers football team for winning the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship and completing an undefeated 16-0 season.
Whereas, on January 19, 2026, the Indiana University Hoosiers football team (referred to in this preamble as the "Indiana Hoosiers") won their first national championship with a 27 to 21 victory over the 10-seeded University of Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship; Whereas head coach Curt Cignetti led the Indiana Hoosiers to a national championship in his second year as head coach, completing one of the most remarkable program turnarounds in all American sports; Whereas quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed 16 of 27 passes for 186 yards and scored the game-clinching touchdown on a fourth quarter run, earning the title of Offensive Most Valuable Player; Whereas defensive lineman Mikail Kamara recorded 4 tackles and blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown, earning the title of Defensive Most Valuable Player; Whereas this championship follows victories in the Big Ten Conference Championship Game and the historic Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl; Whereas the Indiana Hoosiers became the first college football team in modern history to finish a season with a perfect record of 16 wins and 0 losses; Whereas the Indiana Hoosiers defeated 4 top 10-ranked opponents en route to the national championship; Whereas the Indiana Hoosiers were recognized as the number 1 team in the country by the Associated Press college football poll for the first time in school history; Whereas quarterback Fernando Mendoza was recognized as a consensus All-American and awarded the 2025 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first Indiana Hoosier to receive college football's highest honor; Whereas offensive lineman Carter Smith was named the top offensive lineman in the Big Ten Conference and recognized as a consensus All-American; Whereas the Indiana Hoosiers offense led the Nation in scoring; Whereas the Indiana Hoosiers defense was among the most dominant in the country, allowing only 56 points across 4 post-season games; Whereas the Indiana University Marching Hundred, cheerleaders, students, faculty, alumni, and fans worldwide have supported the football team through a triumphant season; and Whereas this self-described team of "misfits" inspired Hoosiers throughout their incredible season and made the entire State of Indiana deeply proud: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) congratulates the Indiana University Hoosiers football team for winning the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship; (2) recognizes the players, coaches, and staff whose hard work led to the championship; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to-- (A) the President of Indiana University, Pamela Whitten; (B) the athletic director of Indiana University, Scott Dolson; and (C) the head coach of the Indiana University football team, Curt Cignetti.