Molly McGrath posted Instagram story showing University of Miami facilities with caption suggesting students have luxurious campus environment.

Molly McGrath will work the sidelines Monday night when No. 10 Miami faces No. 1 Indiana for the national championship. The ESPN reporter has been covering college football for years, visiting dozens of campuses across the country. But her latest Instagram story, on Wednesday, suggests the Hurricanes’ facilities stand out from the rest. McGrath arrived in South Florida ahead of the title game to shoot a CFB segment on Miami’s program.

McGrath posted a video of a University of Miami building on her Instagram stories on January 15. Her caption read: “ok these students are spoiled.” The comment came as she toured the Coral Gables campus in preparation for Monday’s broadcast. McGrath joins Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, and Holly Rowe on the ESPN telecast at 7:30 p.m. ET from Hard Rock Stadium.
Molly McGrath’s IG Story (Image Credits: IG/mollyamcgrath)

The private institution charges $65,430 in tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year. Miami’s campus spans 239 acres in suburban Coral Gables with an undergraduate enrollment of 13,250 students. The university maintains an 11-to-1 student-faculty ratio and accepts just 19% of applicants. Founded in 1925, Miami ranks No. 64 among national universities.

McGrath’s observation about the campus adds another storyline to a championship week already full of surprises. Few predicted this matchup in the preseason. Indiana enters undefeated at 15-0 under coach Curt Cignetti in just his second season. The Hoosiers crushed Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl before beating Oregon in the semifinals.

Miami’s Road To The Title Game Defied Expectations

Mario Cristobal (Image Credits: Imagn)

The Hurricanes weren’t supposed to be here either. Mario Cristobal’s squad dropped two regular-season games to unranked opponents. But Miami knocked out defending champion Ohio State in the quarterfinals at the Cotton Bowl. The win over the Buckeyes was followed by a semifinal victory against No. 6 Ole Miss at the Fiesta Bowl.

Miami hasn’t won an ACC championship under Cristobal, despite improving its win total each season. The fourth-year coach holds a 35-18 overall record with the Hurricanes. He previously won two Pac-12 titles at Oregon before returning to his alma mater. Cristobal helped Miami win national championships in 1989 and 1991 as an offensive lineman.

Indiana enters as an 8.5-point favorite with Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza at quarterback. The Hoosiers rank in the top four nationally in scoring offense and scoring defense. Miami counters with potential top-five NFL pick Rueben Bain Jr. on defense and veteran quarterback Carson Beck. McGrath’s comment about spoiled students won’t affect the outcome, but it shows even sideline reporters notice when a campus stands apart. The game kicks off Monday night in Miami’s backyard.