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Indiana University claims first college football national championship: View from inside Assembly Hall

Indiana University claims first college football national championship: View from inside Assembly Hall

Indiana capped a perfect 16–0 season Monday night, beating Miami 27–21 to claim the program’s first national title. Thousands packed Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for a watch party. Despite subfreezing temps outside, the celebration inside stayed orderly through the final whistle.

Photos and video from Kirkwood Avenue: Post-game national championship celebration

Photos and video from Kirkwood Avenue: Post-game national championship celebration

IU football beat Miami 27–21 Monday night. Afterward, Kirkwood Avenue from Grant to Indiana filled shoulder-to-shoulder with celebrating fans. Two couches were set on fire, and Nick’s English Hut’s guttering was damaged as people climbed to the roof. By 1:15 a.m., the crowd began to thin.

Downtown Bloomington watch-party rush: Lines wrap blocks as IU plays for football national title

Downtown Bloomington watch-party rush: Lines wrap blocks as IU plays for football national title

Downtown Bloomington sidewalks filled Monday morning as IU fans bundled against 11°F temperatures, camping outside Brothers, Nick’s, Kilroy’s and other bars for seats to watch IU vs. Miami for the national title. Some arrived Sunday night. Buskirk-Chumley is an overflow option.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: In Q1, IU scored twice as many points as Miami. In Q2, Miami scored 3 more points than it scored in Q1. In Q2, IU scored the same number of points as Miami scored in Q1. At halftime ... Who won and what was the score? What brilliant insight does Fish have?

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

What commentary do Hawk and Fish have about the Peach Bowl result?

Photos: Kirkwood Avenue Peach Bowl victory celebration

Photos: Kirkwood Avenue Peach Bowl victory celebration

After Indiana University’s 56–22 Peach Bowl win over Oregon, fans spilled onto Kirkwood Avenue near Dunn Street to celebrate, chanting “Hoo! Hoo! Hoosiers!” Fox 59 filmed the scene as police and a transit bus quietly managed traffic and kept the crowd safe.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: The officiating at the Rose Bowl was bad. That Alabama player absolutely meant to kick the ball, but he missed. Shoulda been a flag. What does Fish say?