Get ready for a clash of titans as Alabama and Indiana battle it out in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl this Thursday in Pasadena, California.

Even though Alabama has a rich history, it's coming into this game as the underdog, ready to prove its worth.

Indiana, once the program with the most losses in college football, is now the top seed and the only undefeated team, led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. Talk about a turnaround.

"I want to shut down all quarterbacks, Heisman winner or not," said Alabama's defensive coordinator, Kane Wommack.

The winner of the Indiana-Alabama game will face either Texas Tech or Oregon in the Peach Bowl on January 9 in Atlanta.

Indiana isn't just trying to keep their amazing season going. They're trying to shake things up after last year's playoff, where all four first-round winners beat the top seeds.

Would I want to play earlier? Probably, to be honest, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said. But that's not how it is. We're excited to play.

Mendoza throws for an average of 229.2 yards per game, with 33 touchdowns and only six interceptions. Plus, he's run in six touchdowns himself.

But Alabama's defence has been tough on quarterbacks this season, ranking as one of the best in stopping passing plays, allowing only 168.4 yards per game.

Recently, Alabama is fresh off a 34-24 win against Oklahoma in the first round on December 19.

Alabama's quarterback, Ty Simpson, had some struggles but bounced back against Oklahoma. He averages 250 passing yards per game, with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions.

The biggest difference between the teams is their running game. Indiana is among the best in the nation, averaging 221.2 rushing yards per game. Alabama, on the other hand, has struggled, with only 109.9 rushing yards per game.

"I see how well (the Hoosiers') players work together," Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said. They just make plays. When they have a chance, they make it happen.

Indiana has only been to the Rose Bowl once, losing to USC back in 1967.

Alabama is making its ninth appearance, with a record of 5-2-1. Their last time here was two seasons ago, losing to Michigan in overtime in the CFP semifinal. The Crimson Tide also won the 2009 national title against Texas in this stadium.

Cignetti was Alabama's wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator during that championship run.

While Cignetti knows all about Alabama's past, DeBoer is familiar with what Cignetti has achieved with Indiana. DeBoer was the Hoosiers' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach back in 2019.

Mendoza should have one of his best receivers back this Thursday.

Omar Cooper Jr., who got hurt early in the Big Ten title game, is ready to go for the Rose Bowl. Cooper leads Indiana with 58 catches for 804 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Alabama is also getting a key player back, with LT Overton returning to the field. Overton missed the Southeastern Conference championship game and the first-round win against Oklahoma due to sickness.

So, maybe Floyd Mayweather isn't quite as rich as he pretends to be.

He's always showing off his cash and fancy life on social media, like that time he was counting money at a Lakers game.

But Business Insider dropped a report that says Mayweather might be in money trouble. It seems like he's dealing with lawsuits over unpaid debts.

They're saying he could lose the building where his strip club is because he owes $52k in property taxes.

Business Insider says two of his properties have already been foreclosed on in the last year and a half. He's also been sued for not paying millions for expensive stuff like watches and jewellery, but he says those claims are false.

Back in February, a building he bought for $3.6 million was sold at auction to the person he bought it from.

This past summer, the county grabbed two condos he owned at Trump Las Vegas Residences because of unpaid property taxes. He got them back after paying $21,000. Last month, someone put a $568 lien on his mansion for not paying for trash collection.

Business Insider also reports that Mayweather got a huge $54 million loan, using his houses, strip club, and private jet as collateral.

Apparently, he borrowed the money from a billionaire lender to fund other ventures, according to his lawyer.

Word is Mayweather is trying to set up a fight with Mike Tyson, which could get him some cash.

He's also talking about fighting Manny Pacquiao again.

It'll be interesting to see what he says about these money problems!