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DeBoer provides details on decision to sit Ty Simpson in Rose Bowl

As the Crimson Tide trotted back onto the field halfway through the third quarter, it became a surprising moment as fans saw quarterback Austin Mack take the field in place of Ty Simpson.

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Alabama QB Austin Mack after the Tide's 38-3 loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 1

Alabama's Kalen DeBoer shakes hands with Indiana's Curt Cignetti & leaves the field at the Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 1

Bray Hubbard on Alabama's playoff loss to Indiana at the Rose Bowl

Kalen Deboer News / Yardbarker / January 1

Alabama hits new low under Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss

No. 9 Alabama hits new low under HC Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss to No. 1 Indiana

After the program's worst loss this century, the pressure continues to mount on DeBoer as Alabama searches for answers.

No. 1 Indiana in a league of its own after dominant Rose Bowl win over No. 9 Alabama

No. 5 Oregon's Orange Bowl shutout of No. 4 Texas Tech shouldn't overshadow QB Dante Moore's poor play

QB Behren Morton's struggles lead to Texas Tech's collapse in CFP against Oregon

Diego Pavia’s comments about the Big Ten had the ultimate backfire

Ryan Day assigns blame for Ohio State's stunning loss to Miami in CFP

The 'AP college football Coach of the Year winners' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 1

What Alabama football needs to do in second half to come back vs. Indiana

Alabama football trails Indiana at halftime in the Rose Bowl. Here is what the Tide needs to do in the second half to make a comeback: When Alabama football has gotten home to Mendoza, they have made the Indiana quarterback pay.

Magic Johnson News / AL.com / January 1

Magic Johnson in attendance at the Rose Bowl!

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 1

Alabama's offensive starters announced at the Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 1

Nick Saban's New Year's Resolution For College Football

Former Crimson Tide head coach and current ESPN College GameDay analyst Nick Saban waived his hypothetical magic wand on the College Football Playoffs pregame show on New Year's Day.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 1

Alabama arrives at the Rose Bowl to face Indiana in CFP Quarterfinal

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 1

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.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Alabama vs. Indiana Rose Bowl Prediction: College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Preview

Alabama is in unfamiliar territory as the clear underdog in a College Football Playoff game, even after it pulled off a remarkable comeback to advance to the quarterfinals.

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.

Ranking the head coaches ahead of CFP quarterfinal games

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CFP quarterfinals preview: Which matchups will decide semifinalists?

The 25 greatest undrafted NFL players of all time

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.

Nick Saban 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.

No. 1 Indiana gets encouraging health update ahead of Rose Bowl clash with No. 9 Alabama

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

Ranking the head coaches ahead of CFP quarterfinal games

CFP quarterfinals preview: Which matchups will decide semifinalists?

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 30

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

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.

Under-the-radar draft prospects to know: First-rounder's brother could be steal

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.