No matter who wins the Indiana vs Miami (Fla.) showdown in the College Football Playoff final, an Arkansas native will be crowned a national champion Monday night.
Suiting up for the No. 1 Hoosiers, Kaiden Turner is a lightly used linebacker who starred at Fayetteville High before heading to college. His name should be relatively familiar to fans who follow recruiting, as the Razorbacks didn’t really pursue him as a three-star prospect, despite playing just a couple blocks away.
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the Natural State native on the other sideline, but he’s arguably been even more crucial to the No.