College Football: Rose Bowl

The two winningest schools in college football history will get together in the Rose Bowl for the first of two College Football Playoff Semifinals. Michigan enters this game undefeated and Alabama finds itself in the CFP after dethroning Georgia 27-24 for the SEC Championship. The Wolverines are a slight favorite across the top Michigan…

After 13 weeks of regular season action, tons of bowl season excitement and two excellent CFP semi-final games, it's all come down to a face-off between the No. 2 Washington Huskies (14-0) and No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (14-0). The Huskies are in their second CFP appearance, first CFP championship appearance and looking for their first football…

It's the unbeaten #1 Michigan Wolverines (13-0, 8-5 ATS) squaring off against the #4 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1, 9-4 ATS) in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day, as these two college football superpowers battle in the CFP semifinals. This clash comes exactly four years to the day of their previous meeting, when Alabama whipped Michigan 35-16 in the…

The Alabama Crimson Tide plays the Michigan Wolverines today in the Rose Bowl and if you're looking to do some betting research, you're in luck! We'll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you'll need to make the smartest bet. The game starts on Jan. 1 at 4:00 p.m. CT and can be seen on…

The Wolverines will play Washington in the national championship game. Kennington Smith III, Austin Meek, Jayna Bardahl and more Michigan is undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the country. Alabama is coming off winning the SEC and beat Georgia, something no other team has done in three seasons. Even as far as national semifinals go, this is a big…

The top-seeded Michigan Wolverines ( -4.5) face off against the second-seeded Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas for the CFP National Championship on Jan. 8 (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). Michigan is in search of its 10th national title in school history and its first since 1997, while Washington attempts to claim its first-ever consensus…

It appears that third time's the charm for Michigan as the Wolverines defeated Alabama in the Rose Bowl to earn a spot in the national championship game where they will face Washington for the 2023-24 CFP national championship. The Wolverines have opened as small favorites against the Huskies. While recent history has been kind to the betting…

On New Year's Day, the 2024 Rose Bowl serves as the first College Football Playoff semifinal between No. 4 Alabama and No. 1 Michigan. Below, we've got Alabama vs. Michigan Rose Bowl odds, a preview and betting picks to identify the best bets for the action on Monday. Event: 110th Rose Bowl Game Date: Jan. 1, 2024 Time: 5 p.m. ET Location: Rose…

The Wolverines are laying 1.5 points in the Alabama vs. Michigan New Year's Day CFP matchup at 5:00 p.m. ET. Will the Crimson Tide pull off the small upset today? Or will the Wolverines finally punch their ticket to the national championship game? 279 Alabama Crimson Tide (+1.5) vs. 280 Michigan Wolverines (-1.5); o/u 45.5 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday,…

In the video embedded above, CBSSports/SportsLine break down the most appealing prop bets for the 2024 Rose Bowl. Michigan entered the 2023 season with an opportunity to three-peat as Big Ten Champions and were able to accomplish the goal, beating Ohio State for the third straight season followed by a win over Iowa to take the conference yet…

The Post's Zach Braziller gives three keys and a prediction for Monday's Rose Bowl between Michigan and Alabama in Pasadena, Calif. The Wolverines haven't faced a dual threat such as Jalen Milroe all year, and the Alabama quarterback had a fantastic season after a slow start, producing 35 total touchdowns. The sophomore torched quality teams like…

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After a bevy of meaningless bowl games, it gets no bigger than No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 1 Michigan as the College Football Playoff kicks off with the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Wolverines are a slight favorite against the Crimson Tide, but this clash between college football titans is essentially a pick'em game.…

You can't ask for a better matchup in the final Rose Bowl that will serve as a College Football Playoff semifinal with Big Ten power Michigan facing off with one of the most-decorated programs in Alabama. The Wolverines overcame two separate suspensions for coach Jim Harbaugh and two ongoing investigations to run through the Big Ten and arrive as…

Alabama football will play in its first Rose Bowl Game since 1946 against No. 1 Michigan on Monday, with eyes on an even greater prize: the College Football Playoff national championship game. Quarterback Jalen Milroe will continue to be the Crimson Tide's deciding factor offensively: He has totaled 23 passing touchdowns to six interceptions while…

During the College Football Playoff pairing show, the cameras caught Michigan (13-0) players letting out an audible groan when they found out they'd be playing Alabama (12-1) instead of Florida State. Nobody really blames the Wolverines considering Nick Saban's squad has rattled off 11 straight wins, but by no means is UM a pushover here - in fact…

Michigan's football team is hoping the third time's the charm in the College Football Playoffs. The 13-0 Wolverines are ranked No. 1 and are a small betting favorite against No. 4 Alabama (12-1) in the Jan. 1 Rose Bowl semifinal in Pasadena, Calif., but recent history is on the Crimson Tide's side. Nick Saban's teams are 6-1 in the national…

Early in the season, many doubted Alabama Crimson Tide's chances of success, pointing to losses and coach Nick Saban's age as signs that the Crimson Tide's dynasty was over. Although, Saban has appeared more relaxed and friendly with the media. Whether this is a sign of his impending retirement or simply a way of expanding his outreach for the…

Odds as of December 31st at DraftKings, FanDuel & Bet365 Sportsbook. Check out the special odds boost Bet365 is running for Monday's Rose Bowl. The first Alabama vs Michigan player prop we are targeting is the "over" on the rushing yards total for Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy. FanDuel has set this number at 15.5, and we think McCarthy gets…

LOS ANGELES - If Nick Saban cared about such things, the Alabama coach could count on one hand all the times since 2009 his team has been a betting underdog. He would have to use two of those fingers for the Crimson Tide's most recent game and their next one, however. Fourth-seeded Alabama (12-1) is not the betting favorite against Michigan (13-0)…

Some may worry the trend about to be discussed was built against inferior competition, and no one can deny Michigan played some poor teams this season. But, the Wolverines could only play the teams on the schedule, and their ability to focus out of the gates against those teams should translate on New Year's Day. Furthermore, this trend also…

New Year's Day brings us the College Football Playoff semifinals, the two biggest games to date in a chaotic season. Michigan and Alabama meet in the Rose Bowl, the first of two CFP games on Monday. The Crimson Tide knocked off two-time defending champion Georgia to return to the final four behind the explosive playmaking of Jalen Milroe while…

Jim Harbaugh At Rose Bowl Media Day Alabama, Catapult Rumors, 'Five-star Jesus' Michigan Football The latest odds are out between Alabama and Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Rose Bowl, per Draft Kings. The Wolverines are a 1.5-point favorite, so this game is practically a pick'em Monday evening. The total is set at 45…

The Alabama Crimson Tide plays the Michigan Wolverines on January 1st in the Rose Bowl and if you're looking to do some betting research, you're in luck! We'll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you'll need to make the smartest bet. The game starts on Jan. 1 at 4:00 p.m. CT and can be…

Alabama football is back in the College Football Playoff. For the first time since 2021, the Crimson Tide will play on New Year's Day on a national stage. UA players believe they were doubted on their path, winning 11 straight after a 1-1 start and dethroning Georgia as Southeastern Conference champions. But No. 4 Alabama meets a formidable test in…

The Michigan Wolverines will try to end their College Football Playoff semifinal struggle against the program with the most appearances in the playoff era. The Alabama Crimson Tide will play in their 14th playoff game since the four-team format was introduced in 2014. Nick Saban knows how to prepare his team for a big game, as we saw in the SEC…

Hi I'm Ben Fawkes, and it's officially Rose Bowl weekend. For the last 10 years, I've been writing predominately on the explosion of the sports betting industry. During this time I worked at ESPN helping to grow their sports betting business. It is the best time of year for college football, and if you want to get in on the betting…

Fresh off capturing its third consecutive Big Ten championship, Michigan is set to make its third consecutive appearance in the college football playoffs. The three-year stretch represents a renaissance of sorts for the Michigan football program, putting the Wolverines back atop the Big Ten and back among nation's elite. Each of the past two…

The only college football game with the gravity of Monday's Rose Bowl matchup between Michigan and Alabama will kick off a week later in Houston, with either Michigan or Alabama the likely favorite over Texas or Washington in the College Football Playoff national championship game. It might be the getting there that proves to be more difficult. The…

The New Year's Six bowl games are upon us. This title was bestowed among six of the oldest and most prestigious bowl games in college... The New Year's Six bowl games are upon us. This title was bestowed among six of the oldest and most prestigious bowl games in college football, and are played in the days leading up to the new year as well as on…

Well, folks, we have nearly arrived to our destination - Pasadena, California for the Rose Bowl between Michigan and Alabama. Maize n Brew staff members got together this week to discuss the upcoming game, look back at the Big Ten Championship, throw out some bold predictions, and more. The month-long wait is finally almost over - Michigan vs.…

The 2023/24 bowl season continues on Monday with the first College Football Playoff semifinal, the Rose Bowl. This classic venue is set to host the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (13-0) and the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1) as these two powerhouse programs square off for a place in the national title. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. CT on Monday, Jan.…

This year marks the end of the four-team playoffs as the field is set to expand to 12 teams in 2024. Fortunately, we are going out with a bang as this feels like the most competitive field we have had in the 10 seasons of the system. Alabama fans have been beyond spoiled as Nick Saban has guided the Tide to playoff appearances in eight of those…

LOS ANGELES - Michigan and Alabama will meet in one of the most heavily anticipated games of the year on New Year's Day, and at least one source believes there will be more maize and blue than crimson in the stands at the Rose Bowl. The ticket exchange and reseller Vivid Seats estimates that some 53% of fans at the "Granddaddy of Them All" will be…

In terms of news, there's not too much leaking around out there for Alabama fans. For the most part, we're down to just reading about predictions. In any case, this will be a more abbreviated Jumbo Package and we'll be back by later with more of our own previews for the game. "For the first 12 weeks of this year, I thought Michigan was the better…

Joel Klatt joined The Next Round to preview the upcoming Rose Bowl matchup between No. 1 Michigan and No. 4 Alabama on New Year's Day. Klatt began by talking about how his perception of each of these teams changed throughout the season: "For the first 12 weeks of this year, I thought Michigan was the better team than Alabama," Klatt said. "It just…

Michigan and Alabama both bring solid defenses into the Rose Bowl, and you'll need to factor that into the equation when pinpointing player props for the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Let's see if we can help determine the best opportunities to cash winning tickets on select Alabama vs. Michigan player props, odds and picks for the…

In the first of two College Football Playoff semifinal matchups on New Year's Day, the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines ( -1.5) seek their first-ever CFP win as they face off against the fourth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide. Michigan breezed through the regular season with a 13-0 record, capped off by a 26-0 shutout victory over Iowa in the Big Ten…

We are less than a week away from No. 1 Michigan (13-0) facing No. 4 Alabama (12-1) on New Year's Day in the College Football Playoff edition of the Rose Bowl. It's one of the most anticipated Rose Bowls in history, and a lot of betting money will be made or lost depending on the outcome of the game. Here's a look at how betting lines opened up on…

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines are set to compete in the Rose Bowl for a chance to advance to this year's National Championship Game. The Rose Bowl will see some of the top players in college football collide in a heavily anticipated matchup of two powerhouse programs. However, some players will not be playing in the College…

The Rose Bowl showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and the Alabama Crimson Tide has all the makings of a game that will be long remembered. The undefeated Wolverines come in as the top-ranked team in the nation, having won the Big Ten without breaking much of a sweat. For its part, the No. 5 Crimson Tide had to overcome then-top-ranked Georgia…

The Rose Bowl is projected to be the closer of the two College Football Playoff semifinals. The Michigan Wolverines are only a slight favorite over the Alabama Crimson Tide with 10 days to go until the No. 1-versus-No. 4 matchup. Michigan was the better team across the entirety of the 2023 college football season, and it recorded a perfect record…

Matchup: No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. No. 1 Michigan Wolverines Date: Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 Time: 5 p.m. ET Location: Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California) Odds Summary Moneyline: Alabama+110, Michigan -130 Spread: Alabama+2 (-110), Michigan -2 (-110) Total: Over/Under 45 (-108/-112) Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Subject to change. This…

Alabama hasn't recorded a 10-win ATS (against the spread) season since 2015, their lone such season since 2008. That streak will end on Jan. 1 when the Crimson Tide covers in a Rose Bowl win over Michigan, predicts the majority of bettors. Minutes after earning the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, the Wolverines opened as a 2.5-point…

The first of two College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year's Day is the Rose Bowl between No. 4 Alabama and No. 1 Michigan. Alabama is into the College Football Playoff on the heels of beating Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, setting up a battle against the undefeated Wolverines, who have passed every test thus far including wins against…

College football is ready to crown a new national champion, and the winner of Alabama vs. Michigan can take one step closer at the Rose Bowl. But who are the most likely players to score touchdowns in the "Granddaddy of Them All" on Jan. 1? We've got you covered with the best Alabama vs. Michigan ATTD scorer odds, props, and picks for the College…

The College Football Playoff semifinal between the Wolverines and Crimson Tide on New Year's Day may come down to which passing attack is more efficient. In betting, they say the house always wins. It's the notion that over the long-term, no matter what you do, the institution will get you in the end. In college football, as long as Nick Saban is…

The Rose Bowl and New Year's Day will be here before we know it, as the Michigan Wolverines take on the Alabama Crimson Tide for a spot in the National Championship. On Thursday, we dropped a story about the five reasons Michigan will beat Alabama. But today, we will be playing contrarian and listing the five reasons the Tide will be…

The Michigan Wolverines have had no trouble reaching the College Football Playoff in the last three years. The three-time reigning Big Ten champion experienced difficulties once it reached the playoff, as it suffered losses to the Georgia Bulldogs and TCU Horned Frogs. Michigan comes into its third CFB Playoff berth as the No. 1 seed for the first…

No. 1 Michigan squares off against No. 4 Alabama in what promises to be an electrifying showdown at the Rose Bowl. The betting odds slightly favor Michigan as a 1.5-point favorite, with the total set at 45.5, indicating a potentially close and high-stakes encounter. The pivotal question is whether Alabama can effectively execute its rushing game…