Summary
Alabama's football team is preparing to play against Indiana in the Rose Bowl. Alabama's quarterback, Ty Simpson, faces a tough challenge because Indiana has one of the best defenses in the country. Alabama has strong players to support Simpson, but concerns remain about Indiana's ability to score.
Key Facts
- Alabama beat top teams including Georgia, Vanderbilt, and Tennessee in the College Football Playoff.
- They will face Indiana in the Rose Bowl on January 1.
- Indiana ranks fourth in total defense, allowing 257.2 yards per game.
- Indiana ranks second in scoring defense, allowing only 10.8 points per game.
- Alabama’s quarterback, Ty Simpson, has thrown for 3,500 yards and 28 touchdowns this season.
- In a previous game against Oklahoma, Simpson had 232 passing yards and two touchdowns.
- Former Alabama coach Nick Saban expressed concerns about Indiana's strong defense.
- Saban mentioned the talent of Indiana’s players, including quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
