BAMA WORRIED? Indiana's CONFIDENCE has Alabama CONCERNED about the Rose Bowl matchup vs the Hoosiers
BAMA WORRIED? Indiana's CONFIDENCE has Alabama CONCERNED about the Rose Bowl matchup vs the Hoosiers  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Fri Dec 26 2025
Description: No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers swagger into the Rose Bowl brimming with confidence, set to take on the perennial powerhouse Alabama Crimson Tide. Can Fernando Mendoza and Curt Cignetti’s high-octane, turnover-forcing Hoosiers overcome Ty Simpson and Alabama’s talent-rich, legacy program under the brightest lights in college football? Jacob Goins and Luke Robinson square off in a spirited breakdown of strengths, matchup nightmares, and the culture clash between new blood and blue blood.Key topics include Indiana’s meteoric rise from college football's basement, the Hoosiers’ dominant defense, and how Simpson’s Crimson Tide adjust after a shaky run game and crucial special teams miscues. The hosts debate game strategy, discuss coaching philosophies, and highlight which X-factors—turnovers, chemistry, defensive lines—could decide who advances. Will Indiana’s boldness pay off, or will Alabama’s tradition and depth prevail on New Year’s Day? 0:00 – Indiana vs Alabama: Confidence Clash8:00 – Program Trajectories & Playoff Perspectives14:00 – Game Matchups: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Predictions Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On HoosiersSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.