Rose Bowl Expected To Be A Historically Wet And Sloppy Mess
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Key Points:
- The 2025 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, will feature Indiana for the first time since 1968 and is expected to experience significant rain, potentially impacting both the Rose Parade and the game itself.
- Weather forecasts predict heavy rain showers on Wednesday night into Thursday, with a slight risk of excessive rainfall and flash flooding in parts of Southern California during the game, which kicks off at 1:00 PM PST.
- If rain persists, it would be the first time since 2006 that precipitation affected the Rose Parade, and the usual picturesque sunset during the game may be obscured by cloud cover.
- While Alabama is often favored in wet, run-focused games, Indiana may have the advantage given their stronger rushing offense (
