Indiana dominates Alabama 38-3 in Rose Bowl, becomes 1st team to win a CFP game following a bye

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Jan. 1, 2026, 8 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 1, 2026, 8 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/indiana-alabama-rose-bowl-college-football-playoff-recap/

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No. 1 Indiana became the first team in the brief history of the 12-team College Football Playoff to win a game after receiving a first-round bye, smothering Alabama 38-3 in a quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Thursday. The Hoosiers (14-0; No. 1 AP, No. 1 CFP) ended a six-game losing streak for teams...