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Hoo Hoo Hoo wants to see the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy in person?

Kokomo-area IU Kokomo fans will have that opportunity, as the campus hosts a free public stop of the National Championship Football Trophy Tour from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, in the Student Activities and Events Center (SAEC), 2300 South Washington Street.

“As IU’s campus in north central Indiana, IU Kokomo is the perfect spot for local IU fans to come and celebrate the national championship,” said Chancellor Mark Canada. “I look forward to welcoming a huge crowd to campus to see the trophy.”

IU Kokomo is just one stop on the statewide follow up tour to IU’s historic 16-0 College Football Playoff National Championship season.

“From Indianapolis to Pasadena to Atlanta to Miami, Hoosier fans fueled our championship run by turning out in enormous numbers at each of our postseason games,” said Scott Dolson, IU vice president and director of athletics. “They transformed neutral site games into virtual home games and had a big impact on making these championships possible. We’re excited to give Hoosier fans from every corner of the state a chance to see the trophies in person this spring.”

The tour will crisscross the state of Indiana, making stops at IU campuses and regional hubs from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Ohio River. The initiative is free to attend and aims to share the program’s success with the entire Hoosier community, recognizing that this victory belongs to the fans across the state.

The tour is designed to be an interactive experience as well. At every stop, fans will have the opportunity to get up close with some of the coveted trophies in college football, including the CFP National Championship, the Big Ten Championship, the Rose Bowl, and the Peach Bowl trophies.

IU Athletics encourages fans of all ages to attend, where they can take photos and selfies with the trophies. There will also be giveaways at each of the Trophy tour stops, IU says.

For additional information and updates on the Trophy Tour, check IUHoosiers.com and Indiana Football’s social media accounts.

The SAEC is on the east side of campus, near Rebecca Lane and LaFountain Street. Free parking is available.

Education is KEY at Indiana University Kokomo.