In the Rose Bowl, the weight of expectations will be heavier on Indiana than on the Alabama Crimson Tide.
In the minds of many Alabama Crimson Tide fans, Kalen DeBoer and his team have already accomplished what had to be done in the 2025 season. After last season's limping finish and failing to make the Playoff field, Alabama had to make the Playoff and win a game.
It took the greatest comeback in Playoff history, but the Crimson Tide delivered.