Get ready for an unforgettable showdown as Indiana and Miami face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship. But brace yourselves—ticket prices are soaring. According to ESPN, tickets are hitting a record average of $4,320, making it the most expensive in college football history. It’s also the highest average price for any event at Hard Rock Stadium in the last five years.
Parking is no bargain either, with the cheapest spot going for $747. For those looking to save, there’s a walkway option nearby for just $280!
$747: Cheapest PARKING on stadium grounds for National Championship game next Monday. #CFBPlayoff
There’s a huge discount to cross the street using a walkway though. Those passes are $280.
(via @StubHub)
The game kicks off on Monday at 7:30 p.m. and will air on ESPN. Fans are definitely in for a spectacle!
Meanwhile, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is making headlines in a different way. After the NCAA denied his request for a sixth year of eligibility, he’s taken legal action. Chambliss filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, claiming they didn’t consider his serious respiratory issues while he was at Ferris State.
His former coach supports him, pointing to complications from COVID-19 as well as chronic tonsillitis that affected his performance. Chambliss has high-profile attorney Tom Mars on his side, adding weight to this compelling case.
On another front, the NCAA is currently dealing with a major point-shaving scandal in college basketball. According to a federal indictment, over 39 players from 17 Division I teams were involved in fixing games for a gambling operation. U.S. Attorney Metcalf emphasized the seriousness of this matter, stating it undermines public trust in collegiate sports.
Among those charged is former NBA player Antonio Blakeney, indicating that this scandal spreads beyond college basketball into international play as well.
For fans of Ohio State, updates are coming in thick and fast. They have added 16 transfers while losing 31 players to the transfer portal this season. Notably, former linebacker James Laurinaitis was selected for the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2026, a major honor for the Buckeyes.
As for what’s next on the schedule:
- Women’s Basketball: @ No. 10 TCU, Monday at noon ET on FOX
- Men’s Basketball: vs. Minnesota, Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET on BTN
- Football: vs. Ball State on Sept. 5
