After a thrilling win over No. 7 seed Texas A&M on Dec. 20, the Hurricanes were operating a high-level across the board against the Buckeyes. Meanwhile, Ohio State's offense looked out of rhythm in its first live action since the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 6.

Here's a look at some of the biggest blowout wins in the history of the CFP following Indiana's big win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer believed that the Crimson Tide still came close to achieving their ultimate goals despite suffering a lopsided 38-3 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.

The 2025 Heisman winner and quarterback of the No. 1 team in football will lead his team against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday in the Rose Bowl, with a spot in the CFP semifinals on the line. Ahead of that matchup, Mendoza spoke to Big Ten Network and outlined the mindset he has entering the race for the CFP title.

Alabama is one-of-eight teams remaining with a chance to win the CFP national championship. Here is where the Crimson Tide's current title odds stand.

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams affirmed his allegiance to the Crimson Tide for the 2026 season. "I'm Alabama through and through," he said Tuesday ahead of the Rose Bowl against Indiana, per AL.com's Nick Kelly. "I have no intentions of being anywhere else."