The 2026 Rose Bowl, played on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, California, was a College Football Playoff quarterfinal that saw the Indiana Hoosiers crush the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 for their first Rose Bowl win and first bowl victory in 34 years. This was the first-ever meeting between the teams, with Indiana entering as undefeated Big Ten champions (13-0) and Alabama making its ninth Rose Bowl appearance—coinciding with the 100th anniversary of its first trip. The game featured several unique aspects: the kickoff was moved an hour earlier to avoid a clash with the Sugar Bowl, heavy rain delayed the traditional B-2 bomber flyover to the third quarter, and NBA legend Magic Johnson participated in the pre-game coin toss. In a memorable moment, ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit selected center Pat Coogan as Offensive MVP, using him to represent Indiana's dominant offensive line. With the victory, Indiana advanced to the CFP semifinals, capping a historic, perfect season for the program.