US EditionNo. 1 Indiana Looks to Defy Painful Past Against Traditional Power Alabama in Rose Bowl Quarterfinal
Indiana, the nation's only undefeated team, faces Alabama in a high-stakes College Football Playoff quarterfinal with tickets starting at $329, ESPN to broadcast the game.
- On Jan. 1, 2026, Alabama Crimson Tide will meet Indiana Hoosiers at 3 p.m. CT in a CFP quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, airing on ESPN.
- Yesterday, Indiana was confirmed as the nation's lone undefeated team, powered by Fernando Mendoza and Curt Cignetti, marking its best season with just three bowl wins in history.
- After a 17-point hole, the Tide rallied to win on the road, becoming the first 12-team era team to win a playoff road game by beating Oklahoma 34-24 Friday.
- Tickets start at $415 on Ticketmaster and $329 on StubHub, Indiana University travel package offers three nights from $1,995, and fans can stream on ESPN platforms including Fubo.
- Both coaching staffs bring shared history as Curt Cignetti was an Alabama assistant from 2007 to 2011, while Kalen DeBoer and Kane Wommack previously worked at Indiana, and Indiana's Big Ten Championship Game win over Ohio State proved their strength.
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No. 1 Indiana looks to defy painful past against traditional power Alabama in Rose Bowl quarterfinal
Alabama and Indiana are set to face off in the Rose Bowl on January 1. Alabama, a football powerhouse with six national titles this century, will play No. 1 Indiana, a team with a historically painful past but an impressive current season.
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