"Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, will look to keep his squad's magical season moving forward into 2026 with a victory over Alabama. The junior signal caller completed 71.5% for 2,980 yards and 33 touchdown passes (to six interceptions). Mendoza will be out to prove why he should be selected by an NFL franchise at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft."
"The Crimson Tide proved they are not to be taken lightly as #8 Oklahoma learned on Dec. 20 in a 34-24 win following a 17-point rally from Alabama. QB Ty Simpson was in the Heisman conversation after throwing for 3,500 yards and 28 touchdowns (to five interceptions). A good performance for the junior quarterback could raise his draft stock higher up the first-round board."
Indiana enters the Rose Bowl at 13-0 with junior quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, posting a 71.5% completion rate for 2,980 yards and 33 touchdowns. Alabama arrives at 11-3 after a late rally beatdown of Oklahoma and fields junior QB Ty Simpson, who threw for 3,500 yards and 28 touchdowns. Betting lines list Indiana as a clear favorite (IND -255, spread IND -7.5) and ESPN Analytics gives Indiana a roughly 71% win probability. Alabama has been strong against the spread and moneyline this season, while Indiana has dominated sportsbooks across spread, moneyline, and totals. The article highlights Mendoza 225+ passing yards as the best bet.
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