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Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack says his unit respects Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza but isn’t intimidated heading into the Rose Bowl. While Mendoza’s Heisman-winning season and 13–0 record stand out, Wommack believes Indiana’s success is driven just as much by its physical run game and disciplined RPO system.
Alabama plans to focus on stopping the run, staying disciplined, and creating pressure, confident its defense can limit Fernando Mendoza if the Hoosiers lose balance. With Indiana nearing full health but facing an aggressive SEC defense, the matchup sets up as Mendoza’s toughest test yet on college football’s biggest stage.
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