What to know for the Indiana-Oregon College Football Playoff semifinal

The Peach Bowl will feature a highly anticipated College Football Playoff semifinal between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon on Friday in Atlanta. This matchup serves as a rematch from the regular season, where Indiana defeated Oregon 30-20. Both teams have strong defenses, with Indiana ranked second in scoring defense and Oregon sixth. However, their strengths differ; Indiana excels against the run, while Oregon is more effective against the pass.

Indiana enters the game after a dominant 38-3 victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl, marking its first bowl win since 1991 and a continuation of a historic season that included their first No. 1 ranking and Big Ten title since 1967. The Hoosiers are led by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who showed high efficiency with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Rose Bowl.

Oregon, on the other hand, reached the semifinal by defeating James Madison 51-34 and shutting out Texas Tech 23-0