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The University of Alabama Crimson Tide and University of Michigan Wolverines are ending the year how they started it: playing each other.
In the last of their six all-time meetings, Michigan beat Alabama 27-20 in overtime in the 2024 Rose Bowl, which was played back on January 1. They’d go on to take things all the way, with the Wolverines winning their first national championship since 1997.
This year, during their first season under new head coach Sherrone Moore, Michigan wasn’t so lucky. With two losses early in the season, playoffs were out of the picture by late October, but they still finished the season with a 7-5 overall winning record.
The college football powerhouse Crimson Tide missed the playoff this year for the third time since its inception in 2014, during their first season without longtime head coach Nick Saban. However, it was a much closer miss. They fell just one spot outside of the 12-team field behind SMU with a conference record of 5-3 and an overall record of 9-3.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Alabama vs. Michigan ReliaQuest Bowl, from start time and channel, to how to watch for free.
Alabama-Michigan date and time: When does Alabama play Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl?
Alabama takes on Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl today, December 31, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
What channel is Alabama vs. Michigan on?
Alabama vs. Michigan will air on ESPN, so if you have access to the channel, just flip there around noon and you’ll be all set.
How to watch Alabama vs. Michigan for free:
If you don’t have cable, the only way to stream Alabama vs. Michigan for free is to use a live TV streaming service with a free trial.
We recommend DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $86.98/month and gain access to over 90 live channels including ESPN, ABC, and TNT (where other CFB and Bowl games will air this season).
Other ways to watch Alabama-Michigan:
While Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, you’ll save a lot of money on a whole month of streaming rather than just five days free.
Sling TV’s Orange plan includes ESPN, and right now, you can get 50% off your first month. Instead of $45.99, you’ll pay $23 and get access to the entire CFB Playoff and Bowl schedule before the second-month payment starts.
Where is today’s Alabama-Michigan game being played?
The teams meet on neutral ground at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, FL.
Alabama-Michigan broadcast team:
Dave Flemming will be on the play-by-play during Alabama-Michigan, with Brock Osweiler as the color analyst. Stormy Buonantony will report from the sidelines.
College Football Playoff schedule:
We’re still just getting started. For a closer look at all remaining games, here’s who’s playing when from tonight, all the way through the National Championship.
Quarterfinals:
Fiesta Bowl: No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 6 Penn State, December 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Peach Bowl: No. 4 Arizona State vs. No. 5 Texas January 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Rose Bowl: No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Ohio State, January 1 at 5:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Sugar Bowl: No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame, January 1 at 8:45 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Semifinals:
Orange Bowl, January 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Cotton Bowl, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
National Championship:
January 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
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