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Opponent Q&A: Inside the Hall previews Rose Bowl with Touchdown Alabama’s Justin Smith

Ahead of next Thursday’s CFP quarterfinal battle between No. 1 Indiana and No. 9 Alabama at the Rose Bowl, Inside the Hall spoke with Touchdown Alabama’s Justin Smith.

Smith is the managing editor and lead writer for Touchdown Alabama and has covered the Crimson Tide for 9 seasons, including two national championships.

Below is the full Q&A previewing the New Year’s Day matinee between the Hoosiers and Crimson Tide.

How important is it that defensive lineman LT Overton is returning?

JS: I think it’s really important, especially from the standpoint of getting essentially a leader of that defensive line group back.