Trump congratulates Indiana and Miami ahead of CFP national title showdown: 'May the best team win!'

"For more than 150 years, college football has been a cherished fixture in American culture.  Every fall and winter, massive crowds flock to stadiums in college towns all across our Nation to witness the epic display of loyalty, rivalry, tradition, and regional identity erupting throughout the stands and on the field below.  From the very first collegiate matchup in 1869, our country's love of this storied Saturday ritual has been passed down from one generation to the next and endured as an iconic American institution," his message read. 

"At its best, college football reflects our timeless American values of family, freedom, unity, and hard work and represents the pinnacle of our national spirit."

Trump, who has become an expected fixture at sporting events in both his first and second term, wished both teams luck as Indiana makes its first appearance in the national title game under second-year coach Curt Cignetti, and Miami seeks its sixth title and first in over 25 years. 

Trump has made sports a priority in his second term, both as a matter of policy and personal interest.

Soon, other sports governing bodies followed suit, but a handful of Democrat-controlled states, most notably Maine, California, and Minnesota, refused to comply. Legal battles ensued, including two that were heard before the Supreme Court this month - Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.

Outside of policy, Trump has attended several sporting events in his first year.