Alabama’s comeback win over Oklahoma can help the Crimson Tide through the rest of the playoff.

That resiliency might need to be replicated.

“This one … 17-0, and coming back, that’s one we’ve done together,” Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said this week on “The Triple Option” podcast. “That’s one we have to remember how we did it. It wasn’t barely scratching and getting through it. We thrived. We excelled. As the game went on, you could see it growing on us. We’ve got to remember that one. Not just for down the road. Right now. In the moments we’re in. Facing these great teams that are coming ahead. We’re going to take more punches at times. They’re just too good of teams we have ahead of us. It’s starting with Indiana. That’s what we’ve got to remember.”

Next up, No. 9 Alabama will face No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1 (3 p.m. CT, ESPN). The winner of that matchup will advance to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, set to take part in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 9.

The Crimson Tide enters the game battle-tested. But does Alabama have the edge in experience with adversity? Or does that nod go to Indiana?

Let’s look at their seasons to date.

Adverse moments for Alabama

None of Alabama’s other wins required such a colossal comeback as the Oklahoma game, but it’s not the first time the Crimson Tide needed resiliency to pull off a victory.

In the Iron Bowl, Alabama fought off an Auburn comeback to win 27-20 thanks to a fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Ty Simpson to Isaiah Horton on fourth-and-2. Auburn had tied the game 20-20 minutes prior.

Against South Carolina, Alabama had to muster a late comeback with two Germie Bernard scores in the final 2:16 of the game to beat the Gamecocks 29-22.

In the big picture of the season, the Crimson Tide has needed to overcome an adverse situation on multiple occasions. It started with the loss to Florida State that not only made the Crimson Tide 0-1 but cast doubt on this team’s ability to contend for a spot in the playoff.

Then Alabama rallied and beat four ranked SEC teams to start SEC play, beginning with a win over Georgia on the road.

Then the Crimson Tide underwent a slump of sorts over the final month of the season. Alabama still won four of the last six, but it didn’t look near as crisp or impressive as late September through mid October. The dip in performance culminated with a 28-7 loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.

Heading into the playoff, Alabama had to get right fast to try and break out of the slump and extend the season. Then the Crimson Tide did just that in Norman.

Adverse moments for Indiana

The Iowa game stands out as the first bout of adversity on the schedule the Hoosiers faced. The Hawkeyes led 13-10 early in the fourth quarter. Indiana tied the game 13-13, then Fernando Mendoza hit Elijah Sarratt on a 49-yard score to win the game. Indiana ended up winning 20-15.

The next point of adversity arrived in November. The Hoosiers squandered a 13-point lead, and Penn State took a 24-20 lead late in the fourth quarter. Then Indiana put together a 10-play, 80-yard drive highlighted by a touchdown pass from Mendoza to Omar Cooper Jr. with 36 seconds left. The Hoosiers won 27-24.

The next, and final big moment of adversity, arrived in the Big Ten title game. Indiana couldn’t find a way to get in the end zone the entire first half vs. Ohio State. The Buckeyes held a 10-6 lead heading into halftime. Then Mendoza found Sarratt for a 17-yard score that ended up being the game-winner. The Hoosiers battled to preserve the win as Ohio State failed to tie the game, missing a fourth-quarter field goal. So the Hoosiers won the Big Ten 13-10.

As far as overall season adversity goes, Indiana hasn’t experienced the same moments of desperation the Crimson Tide has. The Hoosiers, though challenged a few times, have remained unbeaten and secured the No. 1 spot in the playoff as a result.

Alabama has played the tougher schedule, according to the metrics.

ESPN’s strength of schedule rankings slot Alabama No. 6. The Sagarin schedule strength metrics put the Crimson Tide No. 3.