The Alabama Crimson Tide were on the outside looking in of the College Football Playoff after the committee gave the nod to the SMU Mustangs. So, in his first season as the head coach, Kalen DeBoer and company will be playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Several injuries and transfer decisions have opened the door for young players to make an impact in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan.

The Crimson Tide will face Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl nearly one year after the two historic programs went head-to-head in the Rose Bowl.