r/CFB • u/CFB_Referee /r/CFB • Jan 02 '26

Postgame Thread [Postgame Thread] Indiana Defeats Alabama 38-3

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Team 1 2 3 4 T
Alabama 0 0 3 0 3
Indiana 0 17 7 14 38
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u/joeveralls Cincinnati Bearcats • Ohio Bobcats Jan 02 '26

For me it was kicking the field goal down 24-0 with 17 minutes left. 3 points does absolutely nothing for you but show that you are a loser coach

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u/hlfazn Clemson Tigers Jan 02 '26

Had to prevent the shutout, right?

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u/HailState2023 Florida State • Mississippi S… Jan 02 '26

Gator move.

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u/joeveralls Cincinnati Bearcats • Ohio Bobcats Jan 02 '26

Gotta take what you can get

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u/Individual_Section_6 Jan 02 '26

In hindsight I think preventing the shut out made it worth it.

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u/ChangKai-Shrek Iowa Hawkeyes Jan 02 '26

Why wouldn't they? Their coach had just waived a white flag when there was still time to mount a comeback, even if it was unlikely. It was such a cowardly move. 

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u/OwnKnowledge628 Jan 02 '26

Also what happened to Simpson why was bro in civilian clothes so soon 😭😭

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u/WreckinBawl Indiana Hoosiers Jan 02 '26

Cracked rib from a helmet during that two hit wallop he took that resulted in a fumble & recovery for IU.

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u/OwnKnowledge628 Jan 02 '26

Gotcha I was confused what had happened

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u/TickleMyIvory Michigan Tech • Michigan Jan 02 '26

This is 1000% a James Franklin move. (Sorry VT bros).

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u/Fragrant-Employer-60 Jan 02 '26

Especially finishing with 3 points, that always makes it look worse lol

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u/FeveStrench Alabama • Third Saturday in … Jan 02 '26

Yeah I complained very loudly when that happened. That was absolutely throwing in the towel on the season. Go down fighting, fuck the 3 points.

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u/joeveralls Cincinnati Bearcats • Ohio Bobcats Jan 02 '26

It has to be especially frustrating with you all because of the coach Saban was