Rubio, a Miami native and University of Miami law school alumnus, walked the field before kickoff in support of the Hurricanes, throwing up a “U” to support his alma mater as they took on the undefeated Hoosiers.
As American Idol winner Jamal Roberts sang the national anthem Monday night, cameras panned to Trump in a box seat with his family. Trump’s granddaughter, Kai, plays golf at the University of Miami and was sporting her Hurricanes colors.
It was not immediately clear who the president, a Florida resident when not at the White House, was supporting on Monday night. He wore a suit to the matchup, sporting a white shirt and his signature red tie, which also happens to be the Hoosiers’ colors. According to Politico, Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN), an Indiana alum, was also in the president’s box seats.
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Under the leadership of head coach Curt Cignetti, Indiana has had a historic year with Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza as they vied for a perfect season on Monday against the Hurricanes. The once down-and-out Hoosiers have had a fairytale turnaround under Cignetti since he arrived in Bloomington in 2023, defeating Alabama and Oregon in the playoff to make the title game.
The Hurricanes are led by quarterback Carson Beck and defeated Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Ole Miss in the playoffs to reach the championship.
