Alabama Crimson Tide
The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers dominated the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide with a 38-3 victory in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2026. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, while the Hoosiers' defense shut down Alabama's offense. Indiana advances to face No. 5 Oregon in the Peach Bowl on January 9.
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South Carolina's women's basketball team pulled away in the second half to beat Alabama 83-57 in their SEC conference opener on January 1, 2026. With starting point guard Ta’Niya Latson sidelined by injury, freshman Agot Makeer filled in effectively at the start. The Gamecocks, now 14-1, improved to 1-0 in conference play against the previously unbeaten Crimson Tide.