Alabama football is set to face Michigan for the second time this year, albeit in much different circumstances in 2024.
The Crimson Tide (9-3) faces the Wolverines (7-5) in the ReliaQuest Bowl, a season after the two blue-blood programs faced at the Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff. Alabama, of course, lost to the eventual national champions 27-20 in overtime.
Both teams are also with new coaches for the rematch, as Kalen DeBoer was hired away from Washington last offseason, while Michigan’s Sherrone Moore was promoted from offensive coordinator after Jim Harbaugh left to coach the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers.
Regardless of both teams’ finish this season, a battle between two of the best programs in college football history is always worthwhile.
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Milroe is sacked for an 8-yard loss on first down before throwing a pair of incompletions on second and third down.
Michigan takes back over on its over 29-yard line after the 52-yard punt by James Burnip.
Alabama forces a punt and takes over on its own 16-yard line after Ryan Williams fields the punt but is hit as he catches it.
The Crimson Tide need to get some offense going.
Through five possessions, Alabama has -1 yards of offense.
The Crimson Tide is forced to punt and give Michigan the ball back on the Wolverines’ 20-yard line.
The Crimson Tide do more damage control on defense, holding Michigan to a field goal despite the Wolverines starting on Alabama’s 6-yard line.
Alabama finds itself down 16-0 before the end of the first quarter and will need to gather itself to have a chance going forward.
First play of Alabama’s next possession, Milroe drops back to pass and is sacked and fumbled, with Michigan recovering once again.
The Crimson Tide now have three turnovers on their last four offensive plays. Michigan takes over on Alabama’s 6-yard line and has started each of its drives so far deep in Alabama territory.
Warren throws a 1-on-1 pass to the pylon, which Frederick Moore comes down with to give Michigan a 13-0 lead with 4:15 to go in the first quarter.
Freshman Zabien Brown was in on the coverage.
A bad start gets worse for Alabama, as Milroe throws an interception deep inside the Crimson Tide’s own territory.
Michigan takes over on Alabama’s 16-yard line.
Alabama forces a three-and-out, but Michigan hits the 30-yard field goal to take a 6-0 lead.
The Crimson Tide have done a nice job keeping the Wolverines’ offense at bay, despite Michigan’s strong field position on its two possessions.
With heavy rain breaking out in Tampa, Milroe can’t handle the snap out of the shotgun and fumbles the ball, which is recovered by Michigan.
Wolverines with a chance to go up 10-0 here, as they take over on Alabama’s 19-yard line.
Michigan takes advantage of its strong field position, getting stopped on third down but converting a 45-yard field goal to take an early 3-0 lead.
Alabama opts to go for it on fourth-and-4, but Michigan dials up the pressure and sacks Milroe for a turnover on downs.
Michigan and quarterback Davis Warren take over for their first possession of the game with rain starting to pour down in Tampa.
The Crimson Tide will take possession first, with Jalen Milroe and Co. looking to start the game off on a high note.
Left tackle Kadyn Proctor is expected to suit up for the Crimson Tide Saturday against the Wolverines, and play through a shoulder injury that has hampered him this season.
As a non-CFP game, the ReliaQuest Bowl will have its opt-outs. Star cornerback Will Johnson, defensive tackles Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, defensive end Josaiah Stewart, tight end Colston Loveland, running backs Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards and left tackle Myles Hinton are out for the Wolverines. Alabama, meanwhile, will not have opt-outs for the game.
Alabama and Michigan are both at Raymond James Stadium preparing for an 11 a.m. kickoff of last year’s Rose Bowl rematch. Will the Crimson Tide come out on top in a grudge match? Or will the Wolverines build on their historic win over Ohio State?
Alabama vs Michigan time todayTime: 11 a.m. CTDate: Tuesday, Dec. 31Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
Alabama-Michigan is set to kick off at 11 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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Alabama vs Michigan historySeries record: Series tied 3-3Alabama’s last win: 2020 (35-16)Michigan’s last win: 2024 (27-20, OT)Alabama vs Michigan predictions
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Alabama vs Michigan betting odds
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Alabama vs Michigan weather updates
AccuWeather projects the high temperature to be 78 degrees on Tuesday, with a 66% chance of precipitation, but only 0.07 inches of rain predicted.
Alabama football schedule 2024
Here’s a look at Alabama’s 2024 football schedule, including final scores:
Saturday, Aug. 31: vs. Western Kentucky (W, 63-0)Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. USF (W, 42-16)Saturday, Sept. 14: at Wisconsin (W, 42-10)Saturday, Sept. 21: BYESaturday, Sept. 28: vs. No. 1 Georgia* (W, 41-34)Saturday, Oct. 5: at Vanderbilt* (L, 40-35)Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. South Carolina* (W, 27-25)Saturday, Oct. 19: at No. 10 Tennessee* (L, 24-17)Saturday, Oct. 26: vs. No. 17 Missouri* (W, 34-0)Saturday, Nov. 2: BYESaturday, Nov. 9: at No. 13 LSU* (W, 42-13)Saturday, Nov. 16: vs. Mercer (W, 52-7)Saturday, Nov. 23: at Oklahoma* (L, 24-3)Saturday, Nov. 30: vs. Auburn* (W, 28-14)Tuesday, Dec. 31: vs. Michigan (ReliaQuest Bowl)Record: 9-3 overall, 5-3 in SEC play
* Denotes SEC game
Michigan football schedule 2024
Here’s a look at Michigan’s 2024 schedule, including final scores:
Saturday, Aug. 31: vs. Fresno State (W, 30-10)Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. No. 3 Texas (L, 31-12)Saturday, Sept. 14: vs. Arkansas State (W, 28-18)Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. No. 12 USC* (W, 27-24)Saturday, Sept. 28: vs. Minnesota* (W, 27-24)Saturday, Oct. 5: at Washington* (L, 27-17)Saturday, Oct. 12: BYESaturday, Oct. 19: at No. 21 Illinois* (L, 21-7)Saturday, Oct. 26: vs. Michigan State* (W, 24-17)Saturday, Nov. 2: vs. No. 1 Oregon* (L, 38-17)Saturday, Nov. 9: at No. 10 Indiana* (W, 20-15)Saturday, Nov. 16: BYESaturday, Nov. 23: vs. Northwestern* (W, 50-6)Saturday, Nov. 30: at No. 2 Ohio State* (W, 13-10)Record: 7-5, 5-4 Big Ten
* Denotes Big Ten game
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