Indiana message boards and social media indicate that many Hoosier fans believe their team will easily beat the Alabama Crimson Tide.
At least one Indiana football player disagrees. Starting Indiana center Pat Coogan was impressed by the Crimson Tide's comeback win against Oklahoma. Coogan said, "Being down 17-0 anywhere against a quality opponent is tough, but especially away in a College Football Playoff game, that is really tough. It's a credit to them and their ability to stay locked in and come back and win. I think it shows the type of culture that they have down there and how big of a challenge it's going to be for us.