ATLANTA — Indiana University fans brought the noise inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 9, 2026, as the Hoosiers faced Oregon in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Indiana delivered a highlight-filled rout, punctuated by D’Angelo Ponds’ pick-six and a relentless offense led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, with Kaelon Black and Elijah Sarratt finding the end zone. The celebration spilled into the postgame as confetti fell, the trophy was hoisted by Curt Cignetti and the players after Indiana’s 56-22 win over the Ducks. (Photos by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
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Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: mark cuban talks with fans before the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: the indiana university marching hundred watches warmups before the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: members of the indiana university marching hundred watch before the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers defensive back d’angelo ponds (5) scores a touchdown after an interception against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers quarterback fernando mendoza (15) hands the ball to indiana hoosiers running back kaelon black (8) during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the oregon ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers wide receiver elijah sarratt (13) scores a touchdown against oregon ducks defensive back aaron flowers (21) during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers wide receiver elijah sarratt (13) celebrates soaring a touchdown against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: fans watch indiana university play against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: an indiana university fan holds a photo of curt cignetti during the chick-fil-a peach bowl game against oregon, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers quarterback fernando mendoza (15) runs the ball against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers wide receiver elijah sarratt (13) scores a touchdown against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers running back kaelon black (8) runs a touchdown against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers running back kaelon black (8) runs a touchdown against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana university president pamela whitten celebrates victory against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: confetti fills the air after indiana university beats oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana university president pamela whitten celebrates victory against oregon after the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: confetti covers the ground after indiana university beat oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: the iu marching hundred drum major celebrated after indiana beat oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: mark cuban, right, congratulates indiana hoosiers quarterback alberto mendoza (16) after indiana beat oregon in the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: fans high five an indiana university football player after indiana beat oregon in the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers quarterback fernando mendoza (15) carries the trophy after indiana beat oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana university fans mug for a video operator as iu beats oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: an indiana fan holds a rally towel during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: an indiana university fan celebrates as iu beats oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana football coach curt cignetti holds the trophy after beating oregon in the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana redsteppers cheer as iu beats oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana fans watch during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana football coach curt cignetti coaches against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: the indiana university football team runs onto the field before playing against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers defensive back d’angelo ponds (5) runs for a touchdown after picking off a pass against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers defensive back d’angelo ponds (5) runs for a touchdown after picking off a pass against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: fans cheer after indiana hoosiers defensive back d’angelo ponds (5) runs for a touchdown after picking off a pass against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: oregon kicks the extra point against indiana during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: oregon football coach dan lanning coaches against indiana university during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers quarterback fernando mendoza (15) runs the ball against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers quarterback fernando mendoza (15) throws a pass against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana picks up a fumble by oregon ducks quarterback dante moore (5) during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana picks up a fumble by oregon ducks quarterback dante moore (5) during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers defensive lineman mario landino (97) celebrates a fumble recovery against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana fans dressed up as duck hunters cheer against oregon after an oregon fumble during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers running back kaelon black (8) scores a touchdown against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers defensive lineman dominique ratcliff (91) moves toward oregon ducks quarterback dante moore (5) during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers defensive lineman dominique ratcliff (91) moves toward oregon ducks quarterback dante moore (5) during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers defensive lineman tyrique tucker (95) plays against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers quarterback fernando mendoza (15) runs against oregon ducks linebacker bryce boettcher (28) during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers quarterback fernando mendoza (15) runs against oregon ducks linebacker bryce boettcher (28) during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana football coach curt cignetti coaches against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers quarterback fernando mendoza (15) is chased by oregon defenders during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: an indiana fan holds up a sign reading, “cignetti 4 president,” during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers linebacker aiden fisher (4) celebrates against oregon after making a tackle during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: a young indiana fan is dressed as hoosier the bison during the chick-fil-a peach bowl game against oregon, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: an indiana fan cheers against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana fans cheer after the hoosiers blocked a punt against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana football coach curt cignetti coaches against oregon during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers quarterback fernando mendoza (15) celebrates after the hoosiers won the the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana football coach curt cignetti holds the trophy after beating oregon in the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: indiana hoosiers celebrate after the hoosiers won the the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 9, 2026: a fan holds a sign reading, “we’re going duck hunting today,” during the chick-fil-a peach bowl, on january 9, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. The hoosiers beat the ducks 56-22. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)
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