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Alabama knows takeaways will be key against Indiana

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack will correct anyone who uses the wrong term. The Crimson Tide refers to forced changes of possession as takeaways, not turnovers.

According to Wommack, the term “turnovers” implies the offense gave the ball to the defense. He’s looking for his unit to take a more active role and force the issue when it is on the field.

Whatever Wommack and Alabama refer to them as, forcing Indiana into mistakes will be a challenge in next week’s Rose Bowl game.

Indiana enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup with just eight turnovers over 13 games, tied for third fewest among FBS teams.