Alabama vs. Michigan starting QB today: ReliaQuest Bowl game QB depth chart

Modified Dec 31, 2024 05:00 GMT

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The high-powered ReliaQuest Bowl matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines is set to kick off on Dec. 31, 2024, at noon ET. The bowl game will feature a rematch of last season's College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl between the Crimson Tide and the Wolverines.

The Crimson Tide defeated the Auburn Tigers in their last matchup, with 28-14 being the final score. Facing the Ohio State Buckeyes in their last game, the Wolverines won 13-10. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Who is Alabama’s starting QB for ReliaQuest Bowl game?

Alabama’s starting quarterback for the ReliaQuest Bowl will be redshirt junior Jalen Milroe. He confirmed his participation in the bowl game, stating, "I will be playing," when asked about his status for the game.

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"The mission right now is to complete the season," Milroe said. "We have one more mission ahead, which is attacking Michigan, and that's the thought process right now. That's where my focus is: winning this game, preparing the right way, and taking care of my body so we can be the best us. I will be playing."

Milroe finished the 2024 regular season with 2,652 yards passing, plus 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He was also a major contributor in the run game, finishing the year with 719 yards and 20 touchdowns that way.

Who is Michigan’s starting QB for the ReliaQuest Bowl game?

Michigan’s starting quarterback for the bowl game will be Davis Warren. He has been key for Michigan’s offense, and the lead quarterback for the 2024 season, completing 63.5% of his passes for 1,126 yards, six touchdowns, and nine interceptions in eight games.

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Reflecting on the team’s preparation, Warren shared:

“You get those couple weeks between Ohio (State) and this game, and you get a chance to reflect a little bit on the season. But I think we’ve taken it in stride and taken it as a real opportunity to get better at football.

"Thinking about things you did during the year, things you did well, things you can improve on, and how you can work on them over these next two to three weeks of practice that we’ve had.”

Alabama vs. Michigan: Head-to-Head history

The matchup between Alabama and Michigan carries a storied history, with the series tied at 3-3. Their first meeting was in 1987, when Michigan emerged victorious with a 28-24 win.

Alabama secured its first series win in 1997, narrowly edging Michigan 17-14. Michigan responded in 2000 with a 35-34 triumph.

The teams did not meet again until the 2012 season opener in Arlington, Texas, where Alabama dominated with a 41-14 victory. In recent years, the programs split their last two encounters.

Alabama defeated Michigan 35-16 in the Citrus Bowl in 2020, but Michigan got the upper hand in their most recent matchup. In the last College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl, Michigan topped Alabama 27-20 in overtime before claiming the national championship.