Details emerge after Miami star seen throwing punch at Indiana player following national title loss

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An Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman was accused of making a remark about Miami Hurricanes star Mark Fletcher Jr.’s deceased father after the national championship game on Monday night, nearly sparking a brawl between the two players at Hard Rock Stadium.

Fletcher was caught on the ESPN broadcast taking a swing at Hoosiers defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker. Players and personnel from both schools had to come between the competitors before the issue escalated further.

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Mark Fletcher Jr. #4 of the Miami Hurricanes stiff arms Aiden Fisher #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the third quarter in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Mike Rumph, Miami’s director of recruiting, alleged in a comment on Instagram that Tucker made the comment.

"Dude was talking about Mark’s dad who passed away last year. Mark is and always will be one of the most classy people you will meet. RIP Mr. Fletcher," Rumph wrote.

Tucker had a different take, saying that Fletcher was trying to sucker punch him.

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Tyrique Tucker #95 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida.  (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

"I was just trying to congratulate him on the game," he told