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Indiana Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks Clash in Peach Bowl Rematch

1/3/2026

Summary

Hoosiers Face Ducks

The Indiana Hoosiers will face the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl on January 9, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Indiana is the top seed at 14-0 after defeating Alabama 38-3, its first CFP victory.
Oregon is seeded fifth at 13-1 with a 23-0 win over Texas Tech in Orange Bowl.
The rematch stems from an October meeting, won 30-20 by Indiana Hoosiers.

Summary

Hoosiers Triumph Over Alabama

Indiana University defeated Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2026, advancing to the CFP semifinals.
The win was Indiana's first bowl victory since 1991.
Indiana outgained Alabama 407 to 193 yards and scored 24 unanswered points after a slow start.
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes to seal the CFP berth.
Indiana will face Oregon in the CFP semifinals on January 9.

Summary

Ducks Dominate Texas

The Oregon Ducks of the University of Oregon defeated Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl, marking their first shutout of a top-10 opponent since 2012.
Oregon's defense forced four turnovers and limited Texas Tech to 215 total yards.
Quarterback Dante Moore threw for 234 yards, and Jordon Davison scored two touchdowns.
Oregon (13-1) advances to the Peach Bowl on January 9, 2025, to face No. 1 Indiana (14-0) in a rematch that Indiana won 30-20.
Oregon aims to avenge that loss and secure a spot in the national championship game on January 19, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The Indiana Hoosiers football program, established in 1884, has a storied history marked by ups and downs. After achieving their first bowl victory in 1991 against Baylor, the team struggled for decades, accumulating the most losses in NCAA Division I history by 2025. However, under Coach Curt Cignetti, Indiana's resurgence culminated in a 2025 Big Ten Championship and a Rose Bowl victory over Alabama, signaling a new era of competitiveness.

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Hoosiers Face Ducks

The Indiana Hoosiers will face the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl on January 9, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Indiana is the top seed at 14-0 after defeating Alabama 38-3, its first CFP victory.
Oregon is seeded fifth at 13-1 with a 23-0 win over Texas Tech in Orange Bowl.
The rematch stems from an October meeting, won 30-20 by Indiana Hoosiers.

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