Michigan vs. Alabama: Rose Bowl Semifinal TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – January 1

Updated Jan. 1, 2024 3:28 p.m. ET

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Blake Corum and the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (13-0) and No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1) face each other on January 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET in the Rose Bowl, with a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship up for grabs.

The game is on ESPN, if you're looking for how to watch.

Learn more about the Michigan Wolverines and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

How to Watch Michigan vs. Alabama

• When: Monday, January 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
• Location: Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California
• TV: Watch on ESPN

Michigan's 2023 Schedule

Wolverines 2023 Stats & Insights

• On defense, Michigan has been a top-25 unit, ranking best by allowing only 239.7 yards per game. The offense ranks 70th (380.5 yards per game).
• Michigan owns the 72nd-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (218.8 passing yards per game), and has been better defensively, ranking second-best with just 152.6 passing yards allowed per game.
• The Wolverines have been shining on both offense and defense, ranking 12th-best in scoring offense (36.7 points per game) and best in scoring defense (9.5 points allowed per game).
• The Wolverines have the 61st-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (161.8 per game), and they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best with just 87.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
• Michigan has been clicking on all fronts on third down this year, owning the 15th-best mark in third-down percentage (46.7%) and 12th-best in third-down defense (30.8% third-down conversion rate allowed).
• The Wolverines have forced 24 total turnovers (11th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over seven times (first in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +17, the best in college football.

Michigan 2023 Key Players

Alabama's 2023 Schedule

Crimson Tide 2023 Stats & Insights

• Alabama ranks 54th in the FBS with 401.2 total yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 16th-best by surrendering only 313.3 total yards per contest.
• Alabama's pass defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with 188.8 passing yards surrendered per game. In terms of offense, it is generating 228.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 61st.
• Things have been positive for the Crimson Tide on both sides of the ball, as they are posting 35.1 points per game (16th-best) and allowing just 18.4 points per game (15th-best).
• From an offensive perspective, the Crimson Tide are accumulating 172.7 rushing yards per game (48th-ranked). They rank 33rd in the FBS defensively (124.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
• Alabama's third-down offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 15th-best in the FBS with a 46.7% third-down conversion rate. In terms of defense, it is allowing a 33.9% third-down rate, which ranks 27th.
• The Crimson Tide have generated 18 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 10 times, leading to a +8 turnover margin, which ranks 16th-best in the FBS.

Alabama 2023 Key Players

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