Just over a year after Penn State fell one game short of the national championship, a former Nittany Lion is now set to join one of the teams competing in this year’s title game.

Miami stunned reigning national champion Ohio State on New Years eve in one of the biggest upsets of the season. The Hurricanes will face Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday with a berth in the national title game at stake. The Rebels advanced with a dramatic 39-34 win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

While the college football world shifts its attention to the national championship between Miami and Indiana, bowl season is moving to the rear view.

The Hoosiers are the overwhelming favorite but it's not hard to envision the Hurricanes lifting the trophy on their home turf.

What it means: Minchey, the backup to CJ Carr this past season, has committed to Nebraska, ESPN reported. Minchey, who was at Notre Dame for three seasons, lost a close training camp battle to Carr in the summer. He completed 20 of 26 passes for 196 yards in 2025.

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If there’s one thing everyone in college football can agree upon, it is this: The sport’s calendar is broken.