The stakes aren't as high as they were when No. 11 Alabama and Michigan last met in the postseason, however the Crimson Tide and Wolverines say they're excited about their New Years Eve matchup in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

He expects Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe to play the whole game — not half of one — in Tuesday afternoon’s ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan (7-5). In fact, the first-year Tide coach expects all of his projected 2025 draftees — at least the healthy ones — to play.

Eric Cohen, on a 74-49 run on college football picks since Week 1 of the 2024 season, has revealed his ReliaQuest Bowl 2024 picks for the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday

Nobody with even a passing knowledge of college football would think that Alabama football beating Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl is real revenge. The Wolverines beat the Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff’s Rose Bowl semifinal to end Nick Saban’s tenure and UA’s 2023 season on Jan. 1.

Alabama starting left tackle Kadyn Proctor, who has battled a shoulder injury this season, is expected to play Tuesday against Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

The Alabama vs. Michigan game starts at 12 p.m. ET, and can be seen on ESPN. Playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl, the game will take place Tuesday, Dec. 31 from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

Angelique S. Chengelis, Connor Earegood, John Niyo, and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the Michigan-Alabama outcome in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

The No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2) welcome the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (9-5) to Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa Sunday. Tip is set for 3 p.m. ET (SEC Network+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsboo

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines head to Tampa for a New Year's Eve clash in the ReliaQuest Bowl. SportsGrid has some five-star plays.