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Indiana hands Alabama worst postseason loss in program history in Rose Bowl beatdown

January 2, 2026

Indiana University achieved a historic victory by defeating Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl, marking the worst postseason loss in Alabama's football history. This win also propelled the Hoosiers into the College Football Playoff semifinals and ended their 30-year bowl game win drought.

Indiana hands Alabama worst postseason loss in program history in Rose Bowl beatdown

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Indiana defeated Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl.
This is Alabama's worst postseason loss in program history.
It is Alabama's largest margin of defeat since 1998.
Indiana had not won a bowl game since 1991.
The victory sends Indiana to the College Football Playoff semifinals.

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Indiana hands Alabama worst postseason loss in program history in Rose Bowl beatdown

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