The rain is coming down pretty hard at Rose Bowl Stadium ahead of Alabama vs. Indiana battling in the playoff quarterfinal.
The Crimson Tide and the Hoosiers go at it in the second round of the playoff on Thursday in Pasadena California.
The rain at the Rose Bowl 😱 ☔
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 1, 2026
Broadcast meteorologist, James Spann provided his latest forecast via an X post on Thursday morning.
“Not exactly a “Chamber of Commerce” day in Los Angeles,” Spann posted. “Widespread rain this morning along with some lightning/thunder. For the Rose Bowl this afternoon, still the risk of a passing shower or two with temperatures rising in the low 60s.”
The Rose Bowl is set to kick off at 3 p.m. CST.
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