"I just have a lot on my mind right now," Donovan Edwards told WXYZ, announcing he is opting out of Michigan vs Alabama in ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31.

Neither the Alabama Crimson Tide or the Michigan Wolverines had the types of seasons they wanted in 2024. Alabama (9-3 overall) lost three games, which was one too many to keep them out of the 12-team College Football Playoff.

On Friday, Dec. 13, Alabama running back Justice Haynes, coming out of his second season, entered the transfer portal, to the horror of fans in Tuscaloosa. And, according to On3’s Pete Nakos, Michigan football and Ohio State are the two schools competing for his services.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards told reporters Sunday he will not play in the ReliaQuest Bowl against No. 11 Alabama on Dec. 31 to focus on preparing for the NFL draft. Edwards has 589 yards rushing and four touchdowns for the defending national champion Wolverines (7-5) this season.

Another South Alabama football season is in the books, and for the second straight year it was a positive ending. The Jaguars held off Western Michigan 30-23 in Saturday night’s IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery,

On Sunday, it was revealed that Michigan would play Alabama in the ReliaQuest bowl in Tampa, Florida. The game will take place on Dec. 31 at it will kick at Noo

While the opponent is still to be determined, bowl officials picked Michigan over 8-4 Iowa, a move allowed in consultation with the Big Ten and the game’s TV partner, ESPN. The Hawkeyes appear to be headed for the Dec. 30 Music City Bowl in Nashville.

Just a few things that happened in the 365 days separating Alabama football's College Football Playoff semifinal loss to Michigan last Jan. 1, and the new-look Crimson Tide's upcoming ReliaQuest Bowl matchup with those not-at-all-the-same Wolverines: Nick Saban left a legacy in his wake and moved on to a seat next to Pat McAfee.

Alabama will play Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida, to finish the 2024 season at 11 a.m. CT Dec. 31 on ESPN. Here's what we know about Alabama's history in the ReliaQuest Bowl and against Michigan.

Michigan football running back Donovan Edwards will not play for Wolverines in ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Alabama after suffering an injury vs. Ohio State

Running back Donovan Edwards is the latest Michigan player to opt out of the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama. Already, defensive tackle Mason Graham, tight end Colston Loveland and cornerback Will Johnson have said they won't play for the Wolverines (7-5) on Dec.