The Rematch for a National Championship Spot: Indiana vs. Oregon in the Peach BowlThe college football world is buzzing as the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers prepare to face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Set for Friday, January 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, the Peach Bowl is more than just a bowl match; it's a high-stakes rematch with a spot in the CFP National Championship on the line.
The Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks Collide at the 2026 Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl
The Hoosiers already hold a decisive 30-20 victory over the Ducks from their regular-season meeting in October, the only loss for Oregon this season. Indiana enters the game with an undefeated 14-0 record and a No. 1 ranking after a dominant win in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal. Oregon, 13-1, advanced after a shutout victory in the Orange Bowl.This monumental game is the perfect time to celebrate the rich history and legendary players from both programs. As fans get ready for this historic clash, plaques honoring the greats of Indiana and Oregon football are in high demand.
Commemorate the Greatness
To commemorate this landmark matchup, consider celebrating the players who built the legacies of these two programs
Oregon Ducks Legends
Oregon has produced numerous NFL talents and college stars. Notable players to consider for a plaque include:
- Bo Nix: A highly successful quarterback for the Ducks who set numerous school and NCAA records.
- Marcus Mariota: A Heisman Trophy winner and one of the most decorated players in program history.
- Dan Fouts: A Pro Football Hall of Fame member, Fouts is an all-time great from Eugene.
- Justin Herbert: A standout quarterback who became a top-10 NFL draft pick and an NFL Rookie of the Year.
- Troy Franklin: A recent star wide receiver who went on to the NFL.
Indiana Hoosiers Legends
Indiana has a growing list of historic players, with this season's team adding new chapters to the record books. Key figures include:
- Antwaan Randle El: One of the most dynamic players in college football history, he was a star quarterback for the Hoosiers before a successful NFL career, winning a Super Bowl as a wide receiver.
- Nate Sudfeld: A standout quarterback who holds several Indiana passing records and went on to play in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl.
- Anthony Thompson: A two-time consensus All-American running back and Heisman Trophy runner-up in 1989.
- Trent Green: A former Hoosiers quarterback who had a long and successful NFL career, most notably with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he was a two-time Pro Bowler.
The excitement is building for the Peach Bowl. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of college football history and honor the legends that paved the way for this exciting semifinal showdown!
The winner of the peach Bowl will get one step closer to the CFP National Championship
Good luck to both of these historic programs in the 2026 Peach Bowl.