After missing out on the College Football Playoff, it was announced Sunday afternoon that the Alabama Crimson Tide will be playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl to conclude the 2024 season against a familiar opponent.
Alabama’s opponent in that game? The Michigan Wolverines, who knocked the Crimson Tide out of the College Football Playoff a year ago in the Rose Bowl on their way to winning the national championship.
Here are a few things to know about Alabama’s matchup with Michigan, such as the date, time, location, and more:
Who will Alabama football play in ReliaQuest Bowl?
Alabama will be matched up against the Michigan Wolverines out of the Big Ten 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
While still weeks away, it feels like this game is Alabama’s to lose. If I had to make a pick now, I’d go with Alabama to avenge last seasons CFP loss.
Prediction: Alabama 33, Michigan 20
When does Alabama play Michigan in ReliaQuest Bowl?
Alabama and Michigan will play on New Year’s Eve, which is Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN. The game will be played from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Who does Alabama play in bowl game? What to know about ReliaQuest Bowl
