President Donald Trump issued a message of congratulations to Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes ahead of Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship.
Trump is scheduled to attend the 7:30 p.m. ET championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. He will be accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a former U.S. senator from Florida. The president spent the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, roughly 60 miles from the stadium.
Trump Praises College Football Tradition
In his message ahead of the final, Trump described the championship as the culmination of a season defined by dedication, sacrifice, and hard work. He said college football is a distinctly American tradition, woven into U.S. culture for more than a century and passed down through generations of families and fans.
Trump added that the sport reflects what he called core American values, including family, freedom, unity, and discipline, citing the commitment of players, the standards set by coaches, and the passion of supporters.
Message to Indiana and Miami
Trump congratulated both Indiana and Miami on reaching the national title game and wished the teams well ahead of what he said he hoped would be a competitive matchup between two deserving programs.
In his closing remarks, he said: “Melania and I congratulate the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes on making it to the College Football Playoff National Championship. God bless the talented players and dedicated coaches, the families who love and support them, and the faithful fans who cheer them on. May the best team win!”
Trump’s Recent Appearances at Football Events
Trump has made several high-profile appearances at major football events this season. In November, he attended an NFL regular-season game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions, becoming the first sitting U.S. president in nearly 50 years to attend a regular-season league matchup.
The following month, he appeared at the 126th Army–Navy Game in Baltimore, joining service members on the field for pregame ceremonies, including the coin toss. He also attended Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans last February, when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs.
