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The Crimson Tide come into this Reliaquest Bowl game versus Michigan as a -13.5 favorite.
Key Matchup
The Crimson Tide have the 41st-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (182.7 yards per game). They take on the Wolverines’ third-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 92.6 on the ground per game.
Michigan has the No. 111 scoring offense in the FBS (22.3 points per game), and will be facing the 10th-ranked defense in college football (Alabama gives up 17.3 ppg).
Last Game
Alabama defeated Auburn 28-14. Jalen Milroe threw for 256 yards on 18-of-24 attempts (75.0%) with no touchdowns and one interception. He also carried the ball 17 times for 104 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Jamarion Miller carried the ball 28 times for 84 yards. Germie Bernard had seven receptions for 111 yards.
Michigan won 13-10 over Ohio State. Davis Warren threw for 62 yards on 9-of-16 attempts (56.2%) with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Kalel Mullings had 116 rushing yards on 32 carries and one touchdown. Peyton O’Leary had one reception for 18 yards.
Players to Watch
Alabama: Milroe has 2,652 passing yards (221 per game) while completing 65.9% of passes (189 for 287), with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He has 719 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns (eighth in CFB), averaging 59.9 per game. Ryan Williams has 45 receptions for 857 yards (71.4 per game) and has eight touchdowns.
Michigan: Warren has 1,126 passing yards (112.6 per game) while completing 63.5% of passes (125 for 197), with six touchdowns and nine interceptions. Mullings has 185 carries for 948 rushing yards (79 per game) and 12 touchdowns. Colston Loveland has 56 receptions for 582 yards (52.9 per game) and has five touchdowns.
