With a new coach and new players, including quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who just won a Heisman Trophy last night, the Indiana University Hoosiers are in contention for a national championship title.

The CBS newsmagazine show 60 Minutes profiled the Indiana football program's rise to a powerhouse. Musician John Mellencamp, a longtime supporter, attributed coach Curt Cignetti's success to his unemotional approach. Coach Curt Cignetti cited his frustration with the program's previous lack of excitement as motivation for the turnaround.

Both Mendoza and Rodriguez had big nights, taking home several awards as college football honored its top players Friday

The College Football Playoff is just over a week away from starting, as the Alabama Crimson Tide will kick things off on Friday against the Oklahoma Sooners. Od

Linebacker Aiden Fisher credits head coach Curt Cignetti for Indiana University's success, citing his savvy recruitment of players — often from outside of college football's top teams — to build a roster of hard-working underdogs.