While Michigan begins preparation for its upcoming bowl game, conversations continue behind the scenes between coaches and members of the roster still considering their next steps. The Wolverines have already seen a flurry of players enter the NCAA transfer portal in recent days,

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

Alabama sophomore wide receiver Jalen Hale suffered a lower leg injury in the spring requiring extensive surgery. Head coach Kalen Deboer mentioned in the spring there was a bit of hope that Hale might recover in time to contribute at the end of the year.

Alabama and Michigan are set to play in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN. The game will take place from Raymond Jones Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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.

UM beat Alabama in last year’s Rose Bowl, a CFP semifinal. The Wolverines went on to win the national title. The Crimson Tide was in the running for a playoff spot until the very end. Alabama would likely have been in had SMU beaten Clemson in the ACC championship game, or been blown out by the Tigers.

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.