The thought of playing Alabama intrigues Michigan left tackle Jon Runyan.
He just imagined the two teams squaring off in a different venue and on another day — perhaps even the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 13.
That would be the upcoming College Football Playoff national championship game.
“But that’s not the case this year,” he said.
Instead, the Wolverines and Crimson Tide will meet in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day. The game may not be a high-stakes affair, but linebacker Khaleke Hudson explained that it offers an opportunity to “be able to rewrite our season.