The Indiana Hoosiers are trading their helmets for handshakes today as the team visits the White House to celebrate their College Football Playoff national championship. Fresh off a perfect 16-0 season, capped by a thrilling 27-21 victory over Miami at Hard Rock Stadium, the Hoosiers are soaking in the recognition they've earned.

This trip to Washington D.C. comes right after the team wrapped up spring football, and it's a moment to honor a historic run. Many of the stars from that title-winning squad have already moved on to the next level, having heard their names called during the 2025 NFL Draft. The most notable of those is former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who was selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.

However, don't expect to see Mendoza shaking hands with President Donald Trump today. The new Raiders signal-caller has his priorities set on the gridiron. "I believe May 11 is the first day of OTAs," Mendoza explained earlier this month. "I don't have the calendar. If it is on the first day of OTAs, I'm at the bottom of the totem pole, I've got to prove myself. I can't miss practice. As a rookie, I don't think that's a good look, and I want to best serve my teammates."

For the rest of the Hoosiers, today is about celebrating a championship that will be remembered for years to come. The event is scheduled for 4 p.m., and fans can watch the team's visit live. It's the kind of moment that makes all those early morning workouts and late-night film sessions worth it—a chance for a college football program to stand at the pinnacle of the sport, both on the field and at the nation's most famous address.