Indiana Blows Out Alabama 38–3 in Rose Bowl Semifinal, DeBoer Owns Fourth-Down Call and Confirms QB Injury

Overview

• Kalen DeBoer grew emotional in a postgame session that the Rose Bowl moderator ended after four questions.
• He said the failed second-quarter fourth-down attempt was the wrong decision after it set up Indiana with a short field.
• DeBoer confirmed starter Ty Simpson tried to play after halftime but exited with an injury, with Austin Mack taking over.
• He credited Indiana’s execution on both sides of the ball and specifically praised coach Curt Cignetti.
• DeBoer singled out seniors Tim Keenan and Germie Bernard while stressing that the team will use the loss as motivation.