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'They're not an NFL team': Wolverines refuse to be cowed by Crimson Tide

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Winter Park, Fla. — Everyone is aware of Alabama’s phenomenal success under coach Nick Saban.

The Tide have played in six national title games since 2011 and won four. Saban also won a national championship at LSU in 2003 and at Alabama in 2009.

Michigan (9-3) and Alabama (10-2) will meet in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day, the fifth time the programs have met. Michigan first-year offensive coordinator Josh Gattis was co-offensive coordinator at Alabama last year and has shared as much insight into the Tide as possible with Michigan coaches and players.