After missing the College Football Playoff, it was announced Sunday afternoon that the Alabama Crimson Tide will play the ReliaQuest Bowl to conclude the 2024 season against a familiar opponent.
Alabama’s opponent in this game? THE Michigan Wolverineswho hit the Crimson Tide eliminated from the College Football Playoff a year ago in the Rose Bowl en route to winning the national championship.
Here are some things to know about the Alabama vs. Michigan game, like the date, time, location and more:
Who will play Alabama football in the ReliaQuest Bowl?
Alabama will face the Big Ten’s Michigan Wolverines in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Wolverines are coming off a 7-5 season in which they owned a 5-4 record in Big Ten play.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Michigan Wolverines Predictions
Even though it’s still a few weeks away, it feels like this game is Alabama’s to lose. If I had to make a choice right now, I would go with Alabama to avenge last season’s CFP loss.
Prediction: Alabama 33, Michigan 20
When does Alabama play Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl?
Alabama and Michigan will play on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31 at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN. The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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