Alabama vs Indiana: Players who may miss the Rose Bowl

Alabama (11-3) is expected to regain several players for the Rose Bowl while Indiana (13-0) will be missing key defensive linemen. Omar Cooper Jr. may return for Indiana, while Stephen Daley is out for the season.

No. 9 Alabama (11-3) and No. 1 Indiana (13-0) meet at the Rose Bowl in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal on Thursday, Jan. 1. Alabama was short-handed in the SEC title game but has seen some players return and may get more help for this matchup. Indiana won the Big Ten title but lost a couple of defensive linemen to injury during the postseason. Team reports suggest some players are returning while others remain sidelined. What was reported: - Game: Rose Bowl, CFP quarterfinal, Thursday, Jan. 1. - Alabama has added players back since the SEC Championship and is expected to see additional reinforcements, including LT Overton. - Indiana will be without defensive lineman Stephen Daley after a season-ending injury and has had Kellen Wyatt out much of the season. - Indiana is on track to get wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. back after his injury in the Big Ten Championship. Summary: The availability shift could help Alabama's depth while Indiana will adjust without two defensive linemen. The winner advances to the CFP Peach Bowl semifinal, where they will face the winner of No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 4 Texas Tech. Undetermined at this time.