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Why Nick Saban Believes Alabama Cannot Be 'One-Dimensional' in Rose Bowl

ESPN's "College GameDay" is on site in Pasadena, Calif., for the Rose Bowl (3:00 p.m. CT, ESPN) between No. 1 Indiana (13-0) and No. 9 Alabama. The College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchup will send the victor to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl semifinal.

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Saban says Alabama will be in trouble vs. Indiana if this happens

Alabama football will be in trouble on offense against Indiana if the Crimson Tide is one-dimensional, according to Nick Saban. The Tide has struggled to run the football at times this season, and it has leaned on Ty Simpson for a good portion of its offensive production.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 1

Alabama early enrollees Jett Thomalla and Cederian Morgan at Rose Bowl practice

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 1

Alabama WR Ryan Williams on his 2025 season

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 1

Indiana players name their favorite Alabama players of all time at the Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 1

Alabama players name the fastest player on the team at the Rose Bowl #rolltide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 31

Michael Carroll Emerges As Stabilizing Force On Alabama Offensive Line

Alabama's offensive line has struggled mightily at times throughout the 2025 season. The Crimson Tide cycled through countless combinations and positional groupings to try to find a unit that could give Ty Simpson time to throw while unlocking the stagnant run game.

Kalen Deboer News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 31

Kalen DeBoer Hopeful of Carrying On Legacy of Nick Saban, Alabama Program

On January 1, 2024, Nick Saban coached his final game at Alabama in the Rose Bowl. A 27-20 loss to Michigan in overtime ended the Crimson Tide's 2023-24 season, and the Wolverines won the national title after defeating Kalen DeBoer and the Washington Huskies.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 31

Alabama having ‘high-level’ practices ahead of Rose Bowl with healthy roster

Alabama football will enter its matchup against Indiana in the Rose Bowl with a much healthier roster at its disposal. Josh Cuevas (TE), LT Overton (DL), Kelby Collins (DL) and Kevin Riley (RB) all missed the SEC Championship game.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 31

Alabama's Kalen DeBoer holds joint press conference with Indiana's Curt Cignetti before Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / December 31

Alabama doesn’t need ‘perfect’ from drop-prone WR Ryan Williams — but it needs better

Williams has taken a step back after an electric freshman season.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Alabama LB has head-turning take on Fernando Mendoza before Rose Bowl

The No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide know they will have their hands full against the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in Thursday’s Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., and Fernando Mendoza is a big reason why.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 31

Rose Bowl Day 2 Postcard as Alabama, Indiana Hold Media Day

LOS ANGELES — After Alabama and Indiana arrived in Los Angeles on Monday evening, Rose Bowl week moved to Day 2. It was Rose Bowl Media Day on Tuesday, as players and coaches from both teams were made available for interviews.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 31

Nick Saban says fans aren't giving No. 1 Indiana 'proper respect' leading up to Rose Bowl against No. 9 Alabama

Hall of Fame coach and seven-time national champion Nick Saban does not agree with the lack of respect shown toward Indiana.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 30

‘Not always gonna be sunshine and rainbows’ Alabama WR Ryan Williams on his sophomore season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 30

Alabama QBs practice for Rose Bowl against Indiana in CFP Quarterfinals

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 30

Paul Finebaum Makes Bold Upset Prediction As Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Gear Up To Face Indiana In Rose Bowl Showdown

The No.8 Alabama is set to face the No.1 Indiana in the 2nd round of college football playoffs after Kalen DeBoer’s team clinched a thrilling round one win over the Oklahoma Sooners.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 30

NFL Draft intel: Top 10 CFP prospects and their ideal team fits

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

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Nick Saban: Fans aren't giving No. 1 Indiana 'proper respect' vs. No. 9 Alabama

Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz considering entering transfer portal

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss answers big question about Lane Kiffin

Chip Kelly lands new OC job

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Alabama Crimson Tide predicted to land highly coveted 2027 recruit over Ole Miss, Oregon, and USC

The Alabama Crimson Tide could be on the verge of adding a big-time commit to their 2027 recruiting class. On3's Adam Gorney predicted on Monday that Alabama will win the battle for 2027 four-star tight end Rahzario Edwards.