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.

Alabama junior quarterback Jalen Milroe has not yet decided whether he will turn pro after this season, but his college career will continue for at least

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

Michigan football will play Alabama for the second straight postseason, this time in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Here's how to watch and a prediction.

Alabama will play Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida, to finish the 2024 season at 11 a.m. CT Dec. 31 on ESPN. Here's what we know about Alabama's history in the ReliaQuest Bowl and against Michigan.

The Wolverines already have a few opt-outs, as defensive tackle Mason Graham and cornerback Will Johnson have both declared for the NFL draft. More will likely come in the lead-up to the bowl game, now three weeks away. Tight end Colston Loveland and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant being among those who have decisions to make.

Michigan football is ending the calendar year like it started: Playing in a bowl game against Alabama. The Wolverines are facing the Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa on New Year's Eve to cap off the 2024 season.