Alabama football isn’t expected to be impacted much, if at all, by opt outs for the ReliaQuest Bowl. And Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer didn’t indicate that quarterback Jalen Milroe or other notable players will only play part of the game.

Not only will Michigan play Alabama twice in the postseason in the same calendar year, but it’ll have to try and slow down the same quarterback, too. Jalen Milroe elected to return to the Crimson Tide in 2024 despite a seismic change with the coaching staff,