ANN ARBOR, MIch. — With Michigan still trying to sift through potential opt-outs for this year’s ReliaQuest Bowl, one thing is certain: The Wolverines are going to be down several of their key players.

A number of stars like Mason Graham, Will Johnson, Myles Hinton and Donovan Edwards have all opted out, but U-M still has plenty to fight for.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) eludes Auburn defensive lineman Quientrail Jamison-Travis (97) on a running play during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. AP Photo/Vasha Hunt

Michigan will reportedly play without one of its top running backs in the upcoming ReliaQuest Bowl. Senior Donovan Edwards told WXYZ-TV on Saturday that he plans to sit out the Dec. 31 matchup against No.

When the Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines face off in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl, it will be their third head-to-head meeting in five seasons -- and their second in the past 365 days. At least from the standpoint of uniforms,

Let's close down the week with a Friday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we discuss what we heard from the football players on Thursday, the Crimson Tide players playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl and Saturday's basketball game between Alabama and Creighton.

While Michigan begins preparation for its upcoming bowl game, conversations continue behind the scenes between coaches and members of the roster still considering their next steps. The Wolverines have already seen a flurry of players enter the NCAA transfer portal in recent days,

The Michigan Wolverines will be down a running back when they face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Senior tailback Donovan Edwards announced Sunday that he would opt out of the ReliaQuest Bowl matchup,

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards told reporters he will not play in the ReliaQuest Bowl against No. 11 Alabama to focus on preparing for the NFL Draft.