HISTORIC GAME: Indiana can MAKE HISTORY by taking down Blue Blood Alabama in the Rose Bowl

Indiana Hoosiers face powerhouse Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff at the iconic Rose Bowl—can the Hoosiers pull off a program-defining win and revolutionize their recruiting? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down the cultural clash between the tradition-rich Tide and the surging Hoosiers, exploring how an Indiana win could reshape perceptions and impact the transfer portal market. The episode analyzes playoff ramifications, the importance of beating marquee programs for recruiting, and how Indiana’s meteoric rise is changing its value for incoming talent.Key matchups across the bracket get spotlighted, including Georgia vs Ole Miss, Ohio State vs Miami, and Oregon vs Texas Tech, with expert insights into defensive strengths, offensive tactics, and playoff scheduling challenges. How will extra rest affect top seeds’ performance? Plus, the evolving landscape of out-of-conference scheduling—and what it means for Indiana’s long-term ambitions—comes into focus. Will the Hoosiers become college football’s next big draw? 0:00 – Indiana vs Alabama Playoff Impact10:16 – Playoff Second Round Preview21:07 – Future Scheduling & Committee Influence 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.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.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.