Former Alabama players react to first half of Rose Bowl

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) runs against Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (17) and defensive lineman Mario Landino (97) in the first half of the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Former Alabama football players are reacting to the first half of the Rose Bowl as the Crimson Tide trail Indiana.

Here is what they are saying:

Man we are never aggressive

— Reggie Ragland (@reggieragland) January 1, 2026

Indiana playing tough and aggressive we playing slow and behind. Seems like we are waiting on someone else to make a play. Doing that shit will get you beat!

— Reggie Ragland (@reggieragland) January 1, 2026

That’s the type of stuff that drives me crazy…. Jet sweep out of wildcat on 4th&1

— Alphonse Taylor (@SHANKK50) January 1, 2026

Proctor has to be able to cut off the backside. As a future NFL tackle it has to happen.

— Alphonse Taylor (@SHANKK50) January 1, 2026

LOVING this defensive gameplan already

— Will Lowery (@jwlowery29) January 1, 2026

🤦🏾‍♂️ https://t.co/6AiPZrKIiB

— Reggie Ragland (@reggieragland) January 1, 2026

Our offensive coordinator just be calling anything.

— Caleb Castille (@CalebCastille) January 1, 2026