Alabama football’s bowl matchup revealed after missing the College Football Playoff…details@…
Alabama football’s bowl matchup has been revealed, and they’ll be facing off against Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. This matchup comes after Alabama missed out on the College Football Playoff.
The ReliaQuest Bowl is scheduled to take place on December 31st in Tampa, Florida. Alabama’s appearance in this bowl game marks a notable shift from their usual presence in the College Football Playoff.
The Crimson Tide finished the regular season with a 10-2 record, but their losses to Tennessee and LSU proved costly in the eyes of the College Football Playoff committee. Despite being ranked fifth in the final CFP rankings, Alabama was left out of the playoff in favor of teams like Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State.
As for the College Football Playoff bracket, the top four seeds are Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State. The first round of the playoff will feature matchups between the 5-12 seeds, with the winners advancing to face the top four seeds in the quarterfinals.
Here’s a breakdown of the College Football Playoff schedule:
– Championship Game: January 20th, Atlanta
– Cotton Bowl Semifinal: January 10th
– Orange Bowl Semifinal: January 9th
– Quarterfinals:
– Rose Bowl: January 1st, 5 p.m. (1) Oregon vs. 8/9 Winner
– Sugar Bowl: January 1st, 8:45 p.m. (2) Georgia vs. 7/10 Winner
– Peach Bowl: January 1st, 1 p.m. (4) Arizona State vs. 5/12 Winner
– Fiesta Bowl: December 31st, 7:30 p.m. (3) Boise State vs. 6/11 Winner
– First Round:
– (12) Clemson at (5) Texas, December 21st, 4 p.m.
– (9) Tennessee at (8) Ohio State, December 21st, 8 p.m.
– (11) SMU at (6) Penn State, December 21st, 12 p.m.
– (10) Indiana at (7) Notre Dame, December 20th, 8 p.m.
Alabama’s matchup against Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl will be a highly anticipated game, as both teams have a rich history of success in college football. The Crimson Tide will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing finish to the regular season, while the Wolverines will be seeking to cap off a strong season with a bowl victory.
The ReliaQuest Bowl will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and will kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET on December 31st. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN.
