Michigan to face Alabama in Citrus Bowl

The University of Michigan (9-3) announced Sunday they will play #9 Alabama (10-2) in the 2020 Vrbo Citrus Bowl in Orlando on January 1st.

The Wolverines hold a 2-1 advantage when facing Alabama in three previous bowl games.  They haven't played eachother in postseason since 2000 when Michigan won 35-34 in overtime in the Orange Bowl.  The last time they played was during the regular season in 2012 at Cowboys Stadium when Michigan fell 41-14.

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 30: Michigan Wolverines Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a call during the second quarter of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ohio State defea …

If Michigan wins, this will be their fourth 10-win season out of five under Jim Harbaugh.

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