Alabama is slated to play No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl. The Hoosiers are ranked No. 4 in total defense among FBS teams and have the offense to crush the Crimson Tide if UA gives the ball away.

Kalen DeBoer coached at Indiana. Curt Cignetti spent four years at Alabama. Now, the two bring their respective teams to face each other in Rose Bowl.

No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama | A closer look at the statistical matchup between the Hoosiers and Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl Game.

Alabama will need a solid effort from these players if it hopes to upset Indiana in the College Football Playoff.

The crossover between Alabama and Indiana right now makes for some great story lines. DeBoer, Wommack, and more all were at the Hoosiers in the past, and Coach Cignetti was at Alabama under Nick Saban back in the early Saban years. That the two are now meeting in the playoffs feels like fate.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has updated the status of multiple starters entering the CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl vs. Indiana.

Paul Finebaum says the pressure is on Indiana against Alabama in the Rose Bowl, a matchup with plenty of juicy subplots.

Bama has cleared the first hurdle of the College Football Playoff. Now, it is on to the Rose Bowl for a game against the top seeded Hoosiers.

Who has faced more adversity? Here's a look at the seasons of Alabama and Indiana leading up to the Rose Bowl.