The players for Alabama football have turned the page to its bowl matchup against Michigan.
It wanted to be in the 12-team College Football Playoff, but the Crimson Tide understands this was not on the CFP Selection Committee. A few players spoke to reporters Thursday as the Tide begins practice for the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31.
Jihaad Campbell, a junior inside linebacker, is excited about facing the Wolverines.
The New Jersey native did not give the mindset of opting out a thought because he wants to be on the field. Campbell, who made first-team All-SEC, detailed why it has been simple for the Tide to move on from not making the playoff and focus on Michigan.