Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman check in from Los Angeles, where the Hoosiers will soon arrive ahead of Thursday's Rose Bowl. Indiana faces Alabama in the CFP quarterfinal. Zach and Mike break down the matchup, offer predictions and more.

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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman check in from Los Angeles, where the Hoosiers will soon arrive ahead of Thursday's Rose Bowl. Indiana faces Alabama in the CFP quarterfinal. Zach and Mike break down the matchup, offer predictions and more.
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