While Michigan begins preparation for its upcoming bowl game, conversations continue behind the scenes between coaches and members of the roster still considering their next steps. The Wolverines have already seen a flurry of players enter the NCAA transfer portal in recent days,

Coach Sherrone Moore faces questions about which of his NFL-bound stars will suit up for the noon kickoff in Tampa.

Here's why Alabama football quarterback Jalen Milroe is playing in the Crimson Tide's ReliaQuest Bowl appearance vs. Michigan.

Getting stopped on a fourth-down run in overtime to lose the Rose Bowl might not be Jalen Milroe’s final play against Michigan in his college career. Alabama’s star quarterback said Thursday that he plans to play against the Wolverines in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa on Dec.

The mission right now is to complete the season,” Milroe said. “We have one more mission ahead, which is attacking Michigan...being our absolute best, we can take care of our business when it goes to playing in Tampa.

Alabama football will not have to worry about its starting quarterback opting out for the ReliaQuest Bowl. Jalen Milroe, a redshirt junior, announced his plans to the media in Thursday’s availability for players.

The ReliaQuest Bowl is scheduled to kick off from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay at noon ET on Dec. 31. ESPN will have the coverage. Alabama is an 11.5-point favorite in the game, via ESPN Bet.

How has Alabama football done historically against Michigan? Here's a look at the Crimson Tide's history vs. the Wolverines.

Michigan football will play Alabama for the second straight postseason, this time in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Here's how to watch and a prediction.

This will be the second consecutive year in which the Wolverines and the Crimson Tide square off in postseason play. A year ago, Michigan defeated Alabama in the Rose Bowl on it's way to defeating DeBoer's previous team, the Washington Huskies, in the national championship game.