When the Michigan Wolverines take the field on New Year’s Eve, they’ll have something to prove against Alabama. After winning it all last season, the Wolverines are looking to rebound after a relatively disappointing 2024 campaign. There’s no trip to the College Football Playoff for either of these teams, but bragging rights will certainly be on the table.
Here are the key matchups to watch in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Derrick Moore vs Alabama QB Jalen Milroe
Most of Michigan’s strength on the defensive line came from Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant and Josaiah Stewert, but with the NFL Draft ahead of them, it’s time for some of the other guys to step up.