The College Football Playoff national championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens ended in heartbreak for the University of Miami Hurricanes, and the emotional toll extended beyond the field.
Among the most visible reactions was that of Abella Danger, a well-known Hurricanes supporter, who was seen in tears after Indiana edged Miami 27-21.
Her raw display of frustration captured the attention of fans nationwide, turning a personal moment of disappointment into a viral sensation.
The University of Miami senior and high-profile Hurricanes supporter, known off the field as Amirah Day, was shown visibly emotional after the final whistle. Fans watching on television saw Danger, who has amassed millions of followers on social media, react to the crushing loss that denied Miami its first national title since 2001.
In a video shared on her Instagram Story moments after Indiana‘s celebration, Danger couldn’t hide her frustration, repeatedly saying, “I hate this.”
“I hate this!” she said, her voice echoing the disappointment shared by Hurricanes fans in the stadium.
Home disappointment after a historic run
Miami‘s season had been a roller coaster that reinvigorated a passionate fan base. The Hurricanes, coached by Mario Cristobal, punched their ticket to the national championship with a thrilling victory in the Fiesta Bowl and a hard-fought win over Ole Miss in the semifinal.
Playing at home added context to the stakes. Hard Rock Stadium, usually associated with national title games, provided a backdrop for what was hoped to be a fairytale ending.
Instead, it hosted a tense battle that ultimately favored Indiana, whose quarterback Fernando Mendoza made key plays down the stretch.
In the final moments, Miami quarterback Carson Beck drove his team into Indiana territory, but a late interception sealed the Hoosiers‘ first national championship and left the Hurricanes and their supporters stunned.
Miami‘s 2025 season was defined by resilience, dramatic victories, and belief against the odds.
Entering the postseason without an ACC Championship but earning the final atlarge spot in the expanded 12-team CFP, the Hurricanes‘ run included an upset over defending national champion Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl and a thrilling semifinal win over Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl.
But on college football’s biggest stage, the scoreboard told a familiar story of narrow misses and unanswered opportunities for the home team.
After falling behind 100 at halftime, Miami rallied in the second half to make it a one-possession game three separate times.
Each comeback fell just short, the final one snapping when an Indiana interception at the six-yard line with 44 seconds left sealed the title for the Hoosiers.