MICHIGAN TO FACE ALABAMA IN 2024 RELIAQUEST BOWL
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES TO MEET ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE IN RELIAQUEST BOWL
Tampa, FL- The ReliaQuest Bowl will feature the Michigan Wolverines vs the Alabama Crimson Tide on New Year's Eve in Tampa, bowl officials announced today. The Wolverines come off an upset of rival Ohio State while the Tide enter the game ranked 11th in the final CFP Rankings. It will be a rematch of the 2024 Semi-final game played in the Rose bowl.
"We are absolutely thrilled to extend invitations to University of Michigan and the University of Alabama to play in this year's ReliaQuest Bowl," said ReliaQuest Bowl Chair Greg Orchard. "These are two high-quality big-name programs that we expect will produce an exceptional match-up that fans are really going to be excited about. We look forward to hosting the teams and their fans and ensure they will have an unforgettable experience in the dynamic Tampa Bay area."
"We are excited and honored to represent the University of Michigan and the Big Ten Conference in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa," said Sherrone Moore, U-M's J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach. "This is a great opportunity for our team to finish the season against an outstanding SEC opponent in Alabama. We look forward to competing against Coach Kalen DeBoer and his highly ranked Crimson Tide."
"The ReliaQuest Bowl staff has a strong reputation for running an outstanding bowl game and game day experience for the student-athletes, coaches and fans," said Warde Manuel, U-M's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. "Michigan appreciates and accepts the invitation by Chairman Greg Orchard, President & CEO Jim McVay and the bowl staff to experience the Tampa area during the holiday season."
"We are looking forward to the opportunity to play a really good Michigan team in Tampa on New Year's Eve," said Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer. "This will be a matchup of two blue-blood programs in a great venue that our fans will enjoy."
"We are excited to continue our season in Tampa for the ReliaQuest Bowl," added Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne. "This game has two historic programs coming off rivalry wins entering Bowl Season. This is a great way for our 2024 team to play together one last time."
The ReliaQuest Bowl will be played on Tuesday December 31st at 12:00 PM ET at Raymond James Stadium. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Priority membership seats are available directly through the ReliaQuest Bowl office at (813) 874-BOWL with details on the bowl web site at www.ReliaQuestbowl.com.
About the ReliaQuest Bowl:
The ReliaQuest Bowl will celebrate its 39th game on New Year's Eve. Over its history it has brought more than a million out of market visitors to the region while creating an estimated $1.2 billion in economic impact and distributing $176 million to universities. It has also donated more than $4 million to over 195 area charities since 2016. For information on the bowl go to www.ReliaQuestBowl.com or call 813-874-BOWL.
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