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Paul Finebaum and Josh Pate didn't blink when predicting Alabama would beat Indiana in the Rose Bowl. After IU's 38-3 win, they had to face the music.
The Crimson Tide's shocking 35-point Rose Bowl loss to Indiana not only ended the season, but shattered a mystique built over generations and left coach Kalen DeBoer facing unprecedented fan backlash.
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Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns, while the defense held Alabama to just 193 total yards. Indiana earned its first win in a bowl game since 1991, while Alabama suffered its biggest loss in any game since 1998.
After a thrilling win over No. 7 seed Texas A&M on Dec. 20, the Hurricanes were operating a high-level across the board against the Buckeyes. Meanwhile, Ohio State's offense looked out of rhythm in its first live action since the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 6.
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The top-ranked Hoover girls basketball team wrapped up three wins at the BallN Prep Holiday Invitational at Hazel Green High School on Tuesday, marking two career milestones along the way.
College basketball went quiet over Christmas break as many players and coaches enjoyed a sliver of solitude in the season to recharge and regroup for the second semester. But the action is back in a big way this weekend starting with a loaded Saturday slate to whet the appetite.