In this article, we will formulate an Alabama vs Indiana Prediction for this College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Thursday, January 1st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Indiana Hoosiers Preview
Indiana has a 13-0 record this season and finished 9-0 in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 13-10 neutral site win against Ohio State. Offensively, Indiana averages 41.9 points per game, ranking 4th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 10.8 points per game, which is 2nd. Indiana averages 472.8 total yards per game (251.6 passing and 221.2 rushing), while allowing 257.2 total yards per game (77.6 rushing and 179.5 passing).
Fernando Mendoza leads Indiana with 2,980 passing yards with 71.5% completed passes and 33 touchdowns. Roman Hemby leads the team in rushing yards with 918, while Omar Cooper Jr. has a team-high 58 receptions for 804 receiving yards. Defensively, Rolijah Hardy has a team-high 86 total tackles (41 of them solo), while Isaiah Jones leads the team in sacks, with 7, and Louis Moore leads the team with 6 interceptions.
Alabama Crimson Tide Preview
Alabama has an 11-3 record this season and finished 7-1 in the SEC. They are coming off a 34-24 road win against Oklahoma. Offensively, Alabama averages 31.4 points per game, ranking 33rd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 17.9 points per game, which is 15th. Alabama averages 380.1 total yards per game (270.2 passing and 109.9 rushing), while allowing 288.9 total yards per game (120.6 rushing and 168.4 passing).
Ty Simpson leads Alabama with 3,500 passing yards with 64.1% completed passes and 28 touchdowns. Jamarion Miller leads the team in rushing yards with 504, while Germie Bernard has a team-high 60 receptions for 802 receiving yards. Defensively, Deontae Lawson has a team-high 85 total tackles (46 of them solo), while Yhonzae Pierre leads the team in sacks, with 6.5, and Bray Hubbard leads the team with 4 interceptions.
Alabama vs Indiana Prediction
In this Alabama vs Indiana Prediction, Indiana is coming as -7-point favorites. Indiana has been the better team this season, as they have been undefeated in 13 games so far and are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 games. They have been superior both offensively and defensively, having the second-best defense and the 5th-best offense, for a dominating +31.1 point differential. Alabama has also been good this season with a +13.5 point differential, but Indiana is simply on another level, as their elite defense has been even better lately, having allowed just 20 total points in their last three games combined. Take Indiana and lay the -7 in this one.