At a Glance
- Indiana defeats Alabama 38-3 in the 112th Rose Bowl.
- 38-3 victory earns a spot in the Peach Bowl against Oregon.
- First Rose Bowl win in school history and a historic season for the Hoosiers.
- Why it matters: The win sets up a national championship run and marks a turning point for Indiana football.
Indiana’s 38-3 triumph over Alabama in the 112th Rose Bowl capped a season of unprecedented success for the Hoosiers, earning them a berth in the Peach Bowl against Oregon.
Game Summary
The Hoosiers opened the game with a 24-point surge, then added two rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter from Kaelon Black and Roman Hemby.
Charlie Becker, Omar Cooper Jr., and Elijah Sarratt each caught a touchdown pass, while Black rushed for 99 yards.
The defense stifled the Crimson Tide, stopping them on fourth-and-one and limiting them to 151 yards of total offense.
Key Stats
- Indiana outgained Alabama 407-193.
- Indiana scored 38 points to Alabama‘s 3.
- Ty Simpson threw for 67 yards before Austin Mack replaced him and led a 65-yard drive to a field goal.
| Team | Yards |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 407 |
| Alabama | 193 |
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 38 |
| Alabama | 3 |
The Rose Bowl turf remained pristine after nearly 24 hours of rain, and the Hoosiers’ defense forced a turnover on a late first-down scramble by Alabama.
Next Steps
The Hoosiers will travel to Atlanta on Jan. 9 for a CFP semifinal rematch against fifth-seeded Oregon, who routed Texas Tech 23-0 earlier Thursday in the Orange Bowl.
Indiana’s win brings them two victories away from the first national championship in school history.
Key Takeaways
- Indiana‘s 38-3 win marks the program’s first Rose Bowl victory and a historic season.
- The Hoosiers’ defense dominated, limiting Alabama to 151 yards and forcing key stops.
- A Peach Bowl berth against Oregon sets up a potential national championship run.
The decisive win underscores Indiana’s remarkable turnaround and positions the Hoosiers for a chance at the college football title.
