Rose Bowl odds: Michigan a slight favorite

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Rose Bowl odds: Michigan a slight favorite

The Wolverines will play Washington in the national championship game.

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Rose Bowl odds: Michigan a slight favorite

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 matchup on paper. The Wolverines enter the Rose Bowl as small favorites.

Michigan opened as a 2.5-point favorite, but the line has moved in Alabama’s direction by a point. It’s not quite a toss-up, but it’s close.

Spread: Michigan -1.5

Moneyline: Michigan -125, Alabama +105