Michigan will face Alabama in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Wolverines have not played Alabama since the Citrus Bowl four years ago, where the Crimson Tide defeated the Wolverines, 35-16. Fortunately, this Michigan squad is significantly better this time, and vice versa for Alabama.
Nick Saban and Alabama boast a variety of challenges for the Wolverines and will not make things easy. Let’s take a look at the Rose Bowl’s key matchups.
Michigan’s defense vs. Jalen Milroe
The Wolverines have historically had a very difficult time with dual-threat quarterbacks.