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By Ben Verbrugge
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The Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl, quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, on New Year's Day.
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How to Watch Alabama vs Indiana: Rose Bowl
- When: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, SEC Network, ESPNEWS
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The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) and No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (11-3) meet in Pasadena’s historic Rose Bowl with a spot in the CFP semifinals at the Peach Bowl on the line.
Indiana has enjoyed a banner season under coach Curt Cignetti, capturing the Big Ten Championship and remaining undefeated behind Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a balanced offensive attack, and one of the nation’s stingiest defenses. The Hoosiers enter as a touchdown favorite and aim to secure their first berth in the national title game, showcasing tempo and efficiency on both sides of the ball. This marks Indiana’s first Rose Bowl appearance since 1968 and highlights a program on the rise.
Alabama, a perennial powerhouse now coached by Kalen DeBoer, punched its ticket to Pasadena with a thrilling comeback win over Oklahoma in the opening round and brings a resilient, opportunistic squad to Southern California. Led by quarterback Ty Simpson, the Tide boasts a dynamic passing game and a defense capable of forcing turnovers, but their offense has struggled for consistency at times and ranks as an underdog in this marquee matchup. With contrasting styles, Indiana’s methodical power and balance versus Alabama’s explosive potential and playoff pedigree, this Rose Bowl promises a captivating battle where turnovers, play-calling, and in-game adjustments could swing the outcome.
This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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