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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere is more on the line than a trophy in Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship game between the University of Miami and Indiana University.The governors of Indiana and Florida have a friendly wager on the game. The latest: Sports coverage from WPBF 25 NewsIndiana Gov. Mike Braun sent a post to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter on Friday.”Hey @GovRonDeSantis, how about a friendly wager on the national championship?If IU loses, I\u2019ll send you some pork from @FischerFarmsIN, which is in my neck of the woods in Dubois County, plus some pies from the famous @WicksPies, including a sugar cream pie (an Indiana favorite). Pork and pie for bragging rights. You in? \ud83c\udfc8”Fischer Farms says it is a Southern Indiana farm that has been in the family for five generations. It sells premium beef, pork poultry and more.Wick’s Pies started by delivering pies in 1944. Eventually the family opened a restaurant. Using family recipes, Wick continued to grow. Currently, Wick’s Pies makes 10,000 pies and over 30,000 pies shells in an eight-hour shift.DeSantis responded later on Friday.”Mike \u2014 I am happy to oblige and am impressed with IU\u2019s turnaround (thanks in part to a Miami kid at QB).But I am all-in for The U.If Indiana wins, I\u2019ll send stone crabs and key lime pie from @joesstonecrab.I will just drop them off in Naples or Marco Island since that\u2019s basically Indiana south this time of year.”Joe’s Stone Crab is a restaurant on Miami Beach that is known for its stone crabs.The championship game is played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.Indiana is attempting to win its first national championship, while Miami is in search of its sixth national championship.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

There is more on the line than a trophy in Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship game between the University of Miami and Indiana University.<\/p>\n

The governors of Indiana and Florida have a friendly wager on the game. <\/p>\n

The latest: Sports coverage from WPBF 25 News<\/a><\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeft: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Right: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun.<\/p>\n

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun sent a post to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter on Friday.<\/p>\n

“Hey @GovRonDeSantis, how about a friendly wager on the national championship?<\/p>\n

If IU loses, I\u2019ll send you some pork from @FischerFarmsIN, which is in my neck of the woods in Dubois County, plus some pies from the famous @WicksPies, including a sugar cream pie (an Indiana favorite). <\/p>\n

Pork and pie for bragging rights. You in? \ud83c\udfc8”<\/p>\n

Fischer Farms<\/a> says it is a Southern Indiana farm that has been in the family for five generations. It sells premium beef, pork poultry and more.<\/p>\n

Wick’s Pies<\/a> started by delivering pies in 1944. Eventually the family opened a restaurant. Using family recipes, Wick continued to grow. Currently, Wick’s Pies makes 10,000 pies and over 30,000 pies shells in an eight-hour shift.<\/p>\n

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Hey @GovRonDeSantis<\/a>, how about a friendly wager on the national championship?<\/p>\n

If IU loses, I\u2019ll send you some pork from @FischerFarmsIN<\/a>, which is in my neck of the woods in Dubois County, plus some pies from the famous @WicksPies<\/a>, including a sugar cream pie (an Indiana\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Governor Mike Braun (@GovBraun) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

DeSantis responded later on Friday.<\/p>\n

“Mike \u2014 I am happy to oblige and am impressed with IU\u2019s turnaround (thanks in part to a Miami kid at QB).<\/p>\n

But I am all-in for The U.<\/p>\n

If Indiana wins, I\u2019ll send stone crabs and key lime pie from @joesstonecrab.<\/p>\n

I will just drop them off in Naples or Marco Island since that\u2019s basically Indiana south this time of year.”<\/p>\n

Joe’s Stone Crab<\/a> is a restaurant on Miami Beach that is known for its stone crabs.<\/p>\n

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\n\tYou may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.\n<\/p>\n

Mike \u2014 I am happy to oblige and am impressed with IU\u2019s turnaround (thanks in part to a Miami kid at QB).<\/p>\n

But I am all-in for The U.<\/p>\n

If Indiana wins, I\u2019ll send stone crabs and key lime pie from @joesstonecrab<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I will just drop them off in Naples or Marco Island since that\u2019s\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/cRWktTGvrc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The championship game is played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.<\/p>\n

Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Indiana is attempting to win its first national championship, while Miami is in search of its sixth national championship.<\/p>\n

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