ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit offered his thoughts on Indiana fans following a win over the Alabama Crimson Tide over the weekend.

SportsLine's model reveals its Indiana vs. Alabama best bets for their College Football Playoff matchup in the Rose Bowl

Alabama attempted to quiet the critics — and Notre Dame supporters — with a revenge victory over Oklahoma in the first round of the CFP. The Crimson Tide was on the road and in danger of getting blown out after falling behind by a 17-0 margin. Instead, head coach Kalen DeBoer saw his team rally for a 34-24 victory.

It still takes some getting used to seeing Indiana as a touchdown favorite against Alabama in a football game.

Talty got better throughout the season, but it would make sense for the Crimson Tide to try and get someone else. That’s a move DeBoer has gone to before, when he picked Miami of Ohio Lou Groza winner Graham Nicholson out of the portal before the 2024 season.

Alabama football drew sharp criticism from Kirk Herbstreit after a lopsided CFP loss to Indiana at the Rose Bowl.

Here's where either Alabama or Indiana would play in the College Football Playoff semifinal with a win at the 2026 Rose Bowl.

From the career arcs of Curt Cignetti and Kalen DeBoer, to Alabama's historic success and Indiana's newfound winning, the Rose Bowl represents so much.