Neither the Alabama Crimson Tide or the Michigan Wolverines had the types of seasons they wanted in 2024. Alabama (9-3 overall) lost three games, which was one too many to keep them out of the 12-team College Football Playoff.

The ReliaQuest Bowl sees the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines take the field on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The matchup begins at 12 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN.The Crimson Tide faced

South Alabama was down its starting quarterback, leading receiver and top rusher for Saturday’s Salute to Veterans Bowl, but still rang up 537 yards of offense in a 30-23 victory over Western Michigan at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.