‘That felt like a VIP-only party’: Indiana football turned Rose Bowl dominance into a New Year’s Day bash
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Key Points:
- Indiana football, led by coach Curt Cignetti, decisively defeated Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl, marking a historic victory for the Hoosiers against a powerhouse with six national championships in the past 15 years.
- The win was Indiana’s first bowl victory since 1991 and only their fourth ever, adding to a remarkable season where they also beat Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State.
- Indiana dominated the game statistically, outgaining Alabama 407-193 yards and rushing for more yards than Alabama had total yards, with a 35-point margin rarely seen in recent Rose Bowl history.
- The enthusiastic Indiana fanbase created a vibrant atmosphere at the Rose Bowl, effectively making it feel like a
