Alabama Stunned by Indiana as Kalen DeBoer Admits “Fine Line” Between Loss and Greatness

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer addressed his team’s shocking 38–3 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl, calling it a reminder of the “fine line” between simply reaching the playoff and achieving true greatness. The historic defeat marked one of the most lopsided postseason losses in Alabama football history, as Indiana dominated from start to finish. Despite the outcome, DeBoer emphasized discipline, consistency, and belief as the foundation for Alabama’s return to the top of college football. This video breaks down DeBoer’s postgame comments, what went wrong for Alabama, how Indiana executed its game plan, and what the loss means for the Crimson Tide moving forward in the College Football Playoff era. Stay tuned for in-depth college football news, playoff analysis, and postseason coverage. Alabama football Indiana vs Alabama College Football Playoff Rose Bowl 2026 Kalen DeBoer Alabama Alabama loss Indiana CFP quarterfinal College football upset Indiana football win Alabama Crimson Tide news NCAA football playoffs College football highlights ESPN college football Biggest CFP upsets Rose Bowl reaction