Indiana Aims for Peach Bowl Victory, CFP Title Game Berth Against Oregon
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Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti's stern demeanor has become a hallmark of the team's remarkable two-season rise. But in a rare moment of levity, Cignetti cracked a smile during the Hoosiers' 38-3 Rose Bowl victory over Alabama. The Hoosiers' first bowl win since 1991 set the stage for a highly anticipated rematch against Oregon in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl. Indiana, the Big Ten champions, have been perfect this season, while Oregon has rebounded from a loss to the Hoosiers in October. Oregon's impressive 23-0 victory over Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl earned them a spot in the quarterfinals, where they'll face off against Indiana. Both teams have shown remarkable growth and resilience, with Indiana's 35-point win in the Rose Bowl serving as the latest testament to their transformation. "We'll have a very big challenge ahead of us next week," Cignetti said, already focusing on the season-defining test against Oregon. "It's very hard to beat a really good football team twice. There's no doubt about that.
