"Two unbeatens owned Pasadena Thursday, two unbeatens who transformed a dreary morning into a startling afternoon, two unbeatens who overcame questions to shine like the poke of the midday sun. Indiana and Grandaddy. First, the Hoosiers, who improved to 14-0 and bolstered the growing belief that they are the best college football team in the country after a 38-3 beatdown of Alabama in the Rose Bowl's CFP quarterfinal game."
"The rain that had soaked the morning Rose Parade stopped before the game. Early in the second quarter, the sun creeped out. A postponed pregame flyover eventually joined the party, a single jet buzzing the cheering crowd at the start of the third quarter. Finally, early in the fourth quarter the San Gabriel Mountains made their annual breathtaking appearance, barging through the clouds like the Hoosiers rolling over the Tide."
Indiana finished the season 14-0 after a dominant 38-3 victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal. The Rose Bowl weather cleared from morning rain to sun and a flyover, with the San Gabriel Mountains appearing late in the game. Indiana celebrated a first Rose Bowl victory in 58 years with roses and a coach's Gatorade bath. The Rose Bowl maintained a 112-0 record and retained prestige despite criticism. Calls grew to make the Rose Bowl the permanent Jan. 1 national championship at 2 p.m., while the playoff format and conference championship games faced increasing skepticism.
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