Michigan Wolverines Reliaquest Bowl Betting Online
The Michigan Wolverines were seemingly about to wrap up a lost season in The Game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the famed Horseshoe in Columbus, OH. Ohio State was a 19.5-point home favorite and seemingly ready for a triple revenge blowout now that Michigan was a mere shell of itself after its 2023 national championship. Instead, Michigan shocked the world and showed the power of a rival road dog with nothing but pride, tenacity, and motivation. Instead of a 6-6 season, Michigan is 7-5 and with bragging rights against its hated rival. Now comes a bowl game against Alabama.
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In postseason action, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, the Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Michigan Wolverines in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Kickoff time is set for noon ET, and television coverage will be on ESPN.
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Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide won 28-14 against the Auburn Tigers as 11.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 51. Alabama has a record of 9-3 straight up, 7-5 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under the total. Alabama ranks 40th for total offense, 50th for passing, 43rd for rushing and 18th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 31st overall, 30th against the pass, 53rd against the rush, and 11th for points allowed. Also, Alabama ranks 76th for fewest turnovers lost and 9th for takeaways.
Michigan Wolverines Weekly Recap
Last game, the Michigan Wolverines won 13-10 against the Ohio State Buckeyes as 19.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 41.5. Michigan has a record of 7-5 straight up, 5-7 against the spread, and 7-5 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 128th for total offense, 130th for passing, 70th for rushing and 112th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 15th overall, 67th against the pass, 3rd against the rush, and 25th for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 88th for fewest turnovers lost and 50th for takeaways.
Michigan entered The 'Shoe as massive underdogs, but the Wolverines came to play. Michigan took a 10-3 lead before Ohio State scored a late touchdown to make it a 10-all game entering the break.
The second half was a wild one. Davis Warren threw two interceptions and missed tight end Hogan Hansen three times for crucial plays, but between the Wolverines' defense coming up huge on every drive and Kalel Mullings willing the offense, Michigan came out with the massive upset. The Wolverines stunned Columbus with a 13-10 win over their arch-rival for the fourth year in a row.
The team that wins the rushing battle typically wins this game and that trend continued on Saturday. The Wolverines ran for 173 yards on the afternoon compared to Ohio State's 77. Not only did the Michigan O-line carve holes open for the backs to run through, but the Wolverines' D-line was great.
Going up against a makeshift Ohio State offensive line, the Wolverines dominated up front. The pressure forced errors by Will Howard, who threw two INTs. Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham showed why they are projected top picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
For the fourth year in a row, Michigan dominated in the trenches.
Oh, Ryan Day. Ohio State was a big favorite entering The Game, and the Buckeyes hadn't beaten Michigan since 2019. But Michigan shocked the world after beating the Buckeyes and being way too physical. The Buckeyes loaded up with returning talent and used the portal to make a roster that could not only win the Big Ten but also beat Michigan.
For the fourth year in a row, the Wolverines proved superior to the Buckeyes. It's very possible Day coached his last game against the maize and blue.
2024 Michigan Wolverines Football Schedule
| DATE |
OPPONENT |
SCORE |
RECORD |
| Aug 31 |
vs. Fresno State |
W 37-10 |
1-0 |
| Sep 7 |
vs. Texas |
L 12-31 |
1-1 |
| Sep 14 |
vs. Arkansas State |
W 28-18 |
2-1 |
| Sep 21 |
vs. USC |
W 27-24 |
3-1 |
| Sep 28 |
vs. Minnesota |
W 27-24 |
4-1 |
| Oct 5 |
at Washington |
L 17-27 |
4-2 |
| Oct 12 |
OFF |
| Oct 19 |
at Illinois |
L 7-21 |
4-3 |
| Oct 26 |
vs. Michigan State |
W 24-17 |
5-3 |
| Nov 2 |
vs. Oregon |
L 17-38 |
5-4 |
| Nov 9 |
at Indiana |
L 15-20 |
5-5 |
| Nov 16 |
OFF |
| Nov 23 |
vs. Northwestern |
W 50-6 |
6-5 |
| Nov 30 |
at Ohio State |
W 13-10 |
7-5 |
From the iconic winged helmets, the Big House, and “Hail to the Victors,” the Michigan Wolverines epitomize what college football tradition and ritual are all about. However, there are two sides to the Michigan Myth. Michigan has 11 national championships but only one (1997) since 1948.
Before the 2021 and 2022 seasons, Michigan found competing with Ohio State in the Big Ten impossible. In fact, Michigan went from 2003 through 2000 without a Big Ten championship. Despite the comparative lack of national success in the modern era, Michigan remains a marquee name and blue blood brand.
The late great Bo Schembechler took over a moribund program in 1969 and transformed it into a regular Big Ten and national championship contender. Schembechler’s program lived on after his retirement. One of Bo’s top assistants, Lloyd Carr, led the Wolverines to a national championship. But after Carr retired in 2007, Michigan lost its way. However, favorite son and alum Jim Harbaugh restored Michigan to glory with its greatest season ever in 2023.
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