Preview of Rose Bowl match Bama vs IN Key Insights Indiana's Dominance: The Hoosiers, led by AP Coach of the Year Curt Cignetti and Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, enter the playoff undefeated after beating Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship. They boast an elite defense that is ranked highly in several national metrics, allowing just over 10 points per game and 257.2 total yards per game. Alabama's Position: Alabama is an underdog, with some models giving them a 36% chance to win the Rose Bowl matchup. Quarterback Ty Simpson leads the offense, while the defense features key players like linebacker Deontae Lawson and defensive back Domani Jackson. Expert Predictions: Projections from various sources largely favor Indiana, with predicted scores like Indiana 28, Alabama 17 (USA TODAY Sports) and a win probability of 64% according t ...