The Alabama Crimson Tide will close out 2024 against the same program it opened the year against. The Crimson Tide (9-3 overall) face the Michigan Wolverines (7-5) in the ReliaQuest Bowl, formerly the Outback Bowl,

Alabama football’s ReliaQuest Bowl practices represent a valuable opportunity for some of the youngest members of the Crimson Tide. Members of Alabama’s 2025 recruiting class who opted to enroll early were allowed to join the team for practice.

Thirteen members of Michigan's incoming recruiting class, all of whom enrolled early, joined the team on its trip to Tampa, Fla., for the Dec. 31 ReliaQuest Bowl. (Aaron McMann I MLive.com) Aaron McMann | MLive.com