Published Dec 27, 11:09pm ET by
Gabriel Kozlow - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 27, 11:09pm ET
Updated Dec 27, 11:09pm ET
The Rose Bowl in Pasadena is ready to host the CFP Quarterfinals game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Indiana Hoosiers. This will be the first time these two teams meet, which adds another layer of intrigue to this exciting match.
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| INDIANA HOOSIERS | -238 |
| ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE | +195 |
Alabama is heading to the Rose Bowl with a 11-3 record, and a huge comeback win versus Oklahoma in the first round of the playoffs. Their volatile offense will try to be on their better days when trying to give Indiana's first season loss on January 1st, 2026.
Ty Simpson, their star QB, hit the 3,500 passing yard mark in his last game, while also grabbing 28 TDs passes along the way. He'll be looking to connect with his top target, Germie Bernard, who has received 60 receptions and 7 TDs as well.
Regardless of what happens this game, this will be a season to remember for the Hoosiers. They enter this game at 13-0, the #1 seed in the nation, Big Ten champions and one of the most effective offenses this year. We'll see if they can continue their dream of winning the National Champions, but first they have Alabama to get by.
The team is led by Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner, with 33 TDs and only 6 interceptions. He also has Roman Hemby through the ground attack with 918 rushing yards through 176 carries. On defense, Rolijah Hardy, has himself 8 sacks and 87 tackles to lead his team in both categories.
This game will be on everyone's mind as both teams have the talent to win the championship. Indiana favorites this game at -6.5 with an over/under of 48.5. The Moneyline for the Hoosiers is -238 and for Alabama its +195.
We like Indiana for this game at -6.5. They're overwhelming offense should get the job done against a tough Crimson Tide team.
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Indiana -6.5
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