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

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. East Carolina	W 30-3	-36
9/9/2023	vs. UNLV	W 35-7	-38
9/16/2023	vs. Bowling Green	W 31-6	-40.5
9/23/2023	vs. Rutgers	W 31-7	-40.5
9/30/2023	at Nebraska	W 45-7	-17.5
10/7/2023	at Minnesota	W 52-10	-19
10/14/2023	vs. Indiana	W 52-7	-32.5
10/21/2023	at Michigan State	W 49-0	-25
11/4/2023	vs. Purdue	W 41-13	-31.5
11/11/2023	at Penn State	W 24-15	-4.5
11/18/2023	at Maryland	W 31-24	-17.5
11/25/2023	vs. Ohio State	W 30-24	-3
12/2/2023	at Iowa	W 26-0	-21.5
1/1/2024	vs. Alabama	-

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

Name	Position	Stats
Blake Corum	RB	1,028 YDS / 24 TD / 79.1 YPG / 4.7 YPC
J.J. McCarthy	QB	2,630 YDS (74.2%) / 19 TD / 4 INT 146 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 11.2 RUSH YPG
Roman Wilson	WR	41 REC / 662 YDS / 11 TD / 50.9 YPG
Donovan Edwards	RB	382 YDS / 3 TD / 29.4 YPG / 3.5 YPC 30 REC / 249 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 19.2 REC YPG
Michael Barrett	LB	49 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 SACK
Junior Colson	LB	79 TKL / 2 TFL
Jaylen Harrell	DE	27 TKL / 6 TFL / 7.5 SACK
Mike Sainristil	DB	32 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 4 INT

Alabama's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. Middle Tennessee	W 56-7	-39.5
9/9/2023	vs. Texas	L 34-24	-7.5
9/16/2023	at South Florida	W 17-3	-34
9/23/2023	vs. Ole Miss	W 24-10	-7
9/30/2023	at Mississippi State	W 40-17	-16.5
10/7/2023	at Texas A&M	W 26-20	-2.5
10/14/2023	vs. Arkansas	W 24-21	-19
10/21/2023	vs. Tennessee	W 34-20	-9
11/4/2023	vs. LSU	W 42-28	-3
11/11/2023	at Kentucky	W 49-21	-11
11/18/2023	vs. Chattanooga	W 66-10	-11
11/25/2023	at Auburn	W 27-24	-14
12/2/2023	vs. Georgia	W 27-24	+5.5
1/1/2024	at Michigan	-

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

Name	Position	Stats
Jalen Milroe	QB	2,718 YDS (65.5%) / 23 TD / 6 INT 468 RUSH YDS / 12 RUSH TD / 36 RUSH YPG
Jase McClellan	RB	803 YDS / 6 TD / 61.8 YPG / 4.8 YPC
Jermaine Burton	WR	35 REC / 777 YDS / 8 TD / 59.8 YPG
Roydell Williams	RB	561 YDS / 5 TD / 43.2 YPG / 5.1 YPC 11 REC / 58 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 4.5 REC YPG
Dallas Turner	LB	50 TKL / 12 TFL / 10 SACK
Caleb Downs	DB	88 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Terrion Arnold	DB	58 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 5 INT
Justin Eboigbe	DL	54 TKL / 8 TFL / 7 SACK