Overview
- Indiana meets Oregon in the College Football Playoff Peach Bowl semifinal on Friday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET in Atlanta, with the winner advancing to the national championship.
- Local venues are organizing watch parties and promotions, including Upstairs Pub, Hoosier Alley, Heartwork Brewing, BRU Burger and Nick's English Hut.
- Fans stocked up on shirts and sweatshirts this week, and some told reporters they plan to drive to Atlanta on Thursday morning.
- Bar staff report standing-room crowds and celebrations at each first down and touchdown, reflecting continued disbelief after IU’s 38-3 Rose Bowl win over Alabama.
- Several southern Indiana high school basketball games shifted dates or times to accommodate viewing, including Corydon Central–Floyd Central and Jeffersonville–New Albany.