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This post celebrates Indiana Hoosiers' historic 38-3 victory over Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2026. Undefeated Indiana (13-0) secures their first-ever Rose Bowl win and first bowl victory since 1991, advancing to the semifinals against Oregon in the Peach Bowl. Key themes include Indiana's dominant running game (237 yards), stifling defense (holding Alabama to 193 yards), and efficient QB play from Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza (14/16 for 192 yards, 3 TDs).
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The post is trending due to the shocking upset of powerhouse Alabama by unheralded Indiana in the prestigious 'Granddaddy of Them All' Rose Bowl, capturing massive fan excitement on New Year's Day 2026. As a CFP quarterfinal with national title implications, the 35-point blowout by the No. 1 seed Hoosiers generates viral buzz amid playoff fever. Bleacher Report's large audience amplifies its reach during peak post-game hours.
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- 1Indiana won their first bowl game since 1991, ending a 35-year drought.
- 2Hoosiers' offense ran for 237 yards against Alabama's elite defense, with Kaelon Black and Roman Hemby each scoring.
- 3QB Fernando Mendoza, fresh off the Heisman Trophy, went 14/16 for 192 yards and 3 TDs with no interceptions.
- 4Indiana's defense limited Alabama to just 23 rushing yards and zero touchdowns.
- 5This marks Indiana's first-ever win as the No. 1 ranked team in program history.
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Indiana 38-3 Alabama (Jan 1, 2026) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAF game, final score 38-3, from January 1, 2026 on ESPN.
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