Rose Bowl

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.