Summary
In the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, No. 1 Indiana beat No. 9 Alabama, marking Alabama's largest bowl loss in history. ESPN's Paul Finebaum criticized Alabama's coach, Kalen DeBoer, calling him and the team "soft" after the game. Despite the loss, Alabama improved from last year by winning a first-round game against Oklahoma.
Key Facts
- The College Football Playoff quarterfinals included four games over two days.
- No. 10 Miami upset No. 2 Ohio State on New Year’s Eve.
- Other victories were by No. 5 Oregon over No. 4 Texas Tech and No. 6 Ole Miss over No. 3 Georgia.
- No. 1 Indiana defeated No. 9 Alabama with a score of 38-3.
- ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum criticized Alabama and their coach Kalen DeBoer, describing them as "soft."
- Alabama's loss to Indiana was the largest bowl defeat in the school's history.
- This season, Alabama won a first-round playoff game against Oklahoma, a step up from last year when they didn't reach the playoffs.
