WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., May 11 joined the Indiana University football team at the White House to celebrate the Hoosiers’ historic College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship. IU secured the title on Jan. 19, with a 27–21 victory over the University of Miami, capping off a perfect 16–0 season. With the win, Indiana University became the first program in the modern lpayoff era to finish a season undefeated at 16–0.
Banks said in an announcement, “Indiana University’s championship season showed the whole country what Hoosier grit is all about. These student-athletes carried themselves with real class all season and made Indiana proud. I was honored to join them and President Trump at the White House to celebrate this historic accomplishment for IU and our state.”
In video of the celebration posted on Banks’ X account, Trump acknowledged Banks and said, “My friend for a long time.”