The CFP Championship game Game includes some terrific star power in between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.

But which star will strike initially? My Miami vs. Indiana first goal picks break down my preferred bets to open the scoring in the Natty.

For much more college football picks for the CFP Championship game, take a look at my Miami vs. Indiana forecasts.

Miami first touchdown choice

CharMar Brown (+1700 at FanDuel)

I'm choosing a bit of a long shot to score initially for the Miami Hurricanes with backup running back CharMar Brown.

Miami has actually revealed lots of confidence in Brown, offering him 42 touches in the last 5 games, and he's rewarded them with four total goals.

Indiana has an elite defense that does not make many errors. So, it could mean long plodding drives for the Hurricanes in the Natty.

That implies Mark Fletcher Jr. could do the heavy lifting for the bulk of a drive before being spelled by Brown, who is +1700 to score first.

Indiana initially goal pick

Elijah Sarratt (+600 at FanDuel)

Indiana Hoosiers wideout Elijah Sarratt has been the most efficient gamer in the most dominant offense in college football this season.

Sarratt has scored 15 goals this season and has actually found completion zone a minimum of once in each of the last nine games he's played.

While Miami has a strong defensive front, the secondary can be beaten if the Indiana line holds up and is susceptible to missing out on deals with sometimes. So it seems more like the Hoosiers get their first strike through the air.

Sarratt is the preferred to score initially in this game, and I concur.

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