ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The University of Michigan is warming up for New Year’s Eve play.

The Wolverines will take on Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida. The game is slated for a noon kickoff on Dec. 31.

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It’s familiar territory for both teams. It’s the third time in six seasons Michigan and Alabama have faced each other in a bowl game.  In 2023, the Wolverines beat Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Both programs have a handful of starters projected to go to the NFL Draft.