Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns, while the defense held Alabama to just 193 total yards. Indiana earned its first win in a bowl game since 1991, while Alabama suffered its biggest loss in any game since 1998.

DeBoer addressed reporters after the blowout loss, one in which he made a questionable fourth down decision and opted to bench quarterback Ty Simpson in favor of Austin Mack in the second half. Alabama finished the year 11-4, beating Oklahoma to begin the playoff before losing to Indiana.

Alabama starting quarterback Ty Simpson has exited the Crimson Tide's Rose Bowl quarterfinal vs. Indiana. Latest injury updates here: