Alabama Crimson Tide vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAAF Betting Prediction
PublishedDecember 24, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:December 24, 2025 ,

NCAAF Alabama Crimson Tide vs Indiana Prediction 1/1

The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The game will be held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, and will start at 4:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN as these teams compete for a spot in the next round.

Alabama vs. Indiana Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Indiana Hoosiers at -248. Indiana is playing at home and has a perfect home record this season. They are ranked #1 and have not lost a game all season.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 48.5. Indiana’s recent games have been low-scoring, including a 13-10 win over Ohio State. Alabama’s last game also had a low score with a 28-7 loss to Georgia.

Team Trends

  • Alabama has a strong road record of 4-1 this season.
  • Indiana is ranked #1 in both the AP and Coaches Polls.
  • Indiana has an undefeated home record of 8-0 this season.
  • Alabama’s defense ranks 11th in interceptions with 10 this season.
  • Indiana’s offense ranks 3rd in points scored with 545 this season.

Alabama vs Indiana College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide, ranked 11th, will take on the top-ranked Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal. This game will be held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on January 1, 2026. Alabama comes into the game with a 10-3 record, having performed well on the road this season with a 4-1 record.

Indiana boasts an unbeaten 13-0 record, having dominated the Big Ten conference with a 10-0 record. They played strongly at home, going 8-0, and also excelled on the road with a 5-0 record. Fans can tune in to ESPN at 4:00 PM to see which team will advance to the next round. This game promises to be a test of skill and strategy between two top-tier teams.

Indiana Hoosiers: A Dominant Force at Home

Indiana Hoosiers are ranked #1 in both the AP and Coaches Poll. They play in the Big Ten Conference and call Memorial Stadium in Bloomington their home. Their record this season stands at 13-0, with an undefeated 8-0 record at home.

Quarterback Julian Sayin, now with Ohio State, played 13 games and threw for 3,323 yards and 31 touchdowns. Running back Bo Jackson, also with Ohio State now, rushed for 1,035 yards in 12 games. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who also moved to Ohio State, had 80 receptions and 1,086 receiving yards.

Indiana’s offense scored 545 points, ranking 3rd in points for and 6th in rushing yards this season. Defensively, they allowed 141 points, ranking them 53rd in points against. They achieved 39 sacks, placing them 3rd in that category.

Alabama Crimson Tide: Road Warriors in the SEC

Alabama Crimson Tide holds a 10-3 record this season. They have a strong road record of 4-1. Their conference record stands at 7-2 in the Southeastern Conference.

Quarterback Ty Simpson led the team with 3,268 passing yards and 26 touchdowns over 13 games. Running back Jam Miller contributed with 493 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Wide receiver Germie Bernard had 57 receptions for 762 receiving yards.

The team scored 406 points this season, ranking 24th in points for. Alabama’s defense allowed 226 points, placing them 66th in points against. They recorded 25 sacks and 10 interceptions, showing strength in those areas.

Final Betting Pick

 

Indiana is a strong pick for the money line at -248. They have a perfect home record this season, winning all eight games. Indiana is ranked #1 and has not lost a game all season. This makes them a reliable choice for bettors.

The under 48.5 is a solid prediction for this game. Indiana’s recent games have been low-scoring, including a 13-10 win over Ohio State. Alabama’s last game also had a low score with a 28-7 loss to Georgia. Both teams have shown a tendency for lower-scoring games, supporting the under pick.

 

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