This will be the second consecutive year in which the Wolverines and the Crimson Tide square off in postseason play. A year ago, Michigan defeated Alabama in the Rose Bowl on it's way to defeating DeBoer's previous team, the Washington Huskies, in the national championship game.

Jalen Milroe, who started last year's Rose Bowl vs. the Wolverines, said he isn't opting out of the Dec. 31 ReliaQuest Bowl.

Alabama football will not have to worry about its starting quarterback opting out for the ReliaQuest Bowl. Jalen Milroe, a redshirt junior, announced his plans to the media in Thursday’s availability for players.

While Michigan begins preparation for its upcoming bowl game, conversations continue behind the scenes between coaches and members of the roster still considering their next steps. The Wolverines have already seen a flurry of players enter the NCAA transfer portal in recent days,

The ReliaQuest Bowl is scheduled to kick off from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay at noon ET on Dec. 31. ESPN will have the coverage. Alabama is an 11.5-point favorite in the game, via ESPN Bet.

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines meet for the ReliaQuest Bowl. The matchup is at 12 p.m. ET on December 31, 2024, and airs on ESPN.The Crimson Tide enter this matchup following

How has Alabama football done historically against Michigan? Here's a look at the Crimson Tide's history vs. the Wolverines.

Here's why Alabama football quarterback Jalen Milroe is playing in the Crimson Tide's ReliaQuest Bowl appearance vs. Michigan.

The ReliaQuest Bowl kicks off at noon on New Year's Eve in Tampa. Here's how you can get tickets if you are interested in attending the Michigan-Alabama rematch.