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HCR 14

Recognizing the Indiana University Hoosiers football team for winning the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship and for achieving an undefeated season.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Pierce and 1 co-sponsor

Indiana University is officially recognized for winning the 2026 national football championship with an undefeated 16-0 season, celebrating a historic milestone.

Returned to the House
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Bill Summary · HCR 14

Summary of Indiana House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 14, 2026 Session

Purpose and Intent

  • HCR 14 is a House Concurrent Resolution recognizing and celebrating the Indiana University Hoosiers football team for:
    • Winning the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.
    • Achieving an undefeated 16-0 season.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly (House and Senate) through a concurrent resolution.
  • Statements highlight:
    • The Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the national championship game on January 19, 2026.
    • The undefeated 16-0 season marks the best record in IU football history and represents the first 16-0 season in 131 years of college football, tying the 1894 Yale record.
    • Notable moments cited include a Big Ten Championship win over Ohio State and a fourth-quarter standout touchdown run by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.
    • Head Coach Curt Cignetti and the coaching staff are acknowledged for delivering the national title.
  • Administrative action:
    • Directs the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to Indiana University’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Scott Dolson, for distribution.

Who/What is Affected

  • Indiana University and its football program, particularly:
    • The Hoosiers football team (players, coaching staff, and program leadership) are officially recognized.
    • Indiana University’s athletic department receives formal acknowledgment from the state legislature.
  • The recognition is ceremonial and symbolic, with no immediate legal or regulatory changes affecting program operations or funding within the text of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced during the Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2026).
  • Legislative action history:
    • Referred to the Senate on February 3, 2026.
    • Senate sponsor: Senator Yoder (Feb 2, 2026).
    • House sponsor: Representative Pierce M (with co-sponsors Shelli Yoder and Matt Pierce).
    • First reading in the House occurred February 2, 2026; adopted by voice vote on February 10, 2026.
    • Returned to the House on February 11, 2026 for final action (as part of the concurrent resolution process).
  • The resolution requires transmission of copies to IU leadership for distribution.

Notable Details

  • The resolution emphasizes the historic nature of IU’s achievement, including:
    • A perfect season and an undefeated national championship run.
    • The milestone of tying Yale’s 1894 16-0 season record.
  • The document reflects a ceremonial, celebratory tone rather than creating new law or policy.

Bottom Line

HCR 14 serves as an official state acknowledgment and celebration of Indiana University’s 2026 football national championship and undefeated season, recognizing the team's historic accomplishment and appointing the IU athletics leadership to receive formal copies of the resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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