CFP Bound: Revisiting The Road to Pasadena
PASADENA, Calif. — As the University of Michigan football team, ranked at the top, makes plans to head to Pasadena, Calif., during the holiday season, the excitement grows around a face-off against No. 4 Alabama in the 2024 Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential. Scheduled for Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, this game marks the Wolverines’ 21st time at the storied event.
It’s the College Football Playoff semifinal game that will see the Wolverines (13-0) against the Crimson Tide (12-1), the SEC Champions, kick off at 2:10 p.m. PST from the Rose Bowl. Fans from around the country can tune into the New Year’s Day bowl matchup as it is set to be televised nationally by ESPN.
The Wolverines are bound to make history with their 21st appearance in the “Granddaddy of Them All,” having appeared in more Rose Bowls than any other Big Ten school, second only to Southern California (34). Their winning track record stands at 8-12 in Rose Bowl games.
As the Wolverines gear up for the Rose Bowl and aim to make history by clinching 14 wins for the first time ever, they are fresh off a 26-0 win over No. 18 Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game. Their unbeaten run follows a 30-24 victory over No. 2 Ohio State, securing the Big Ten East Division Championship.
Michigan has been riding high this season, with a 9-0 record during the Big Ten regular season and coming into the Rose Bowl matchup with an impressive overall ranking. Their prowess is evident with a place in the top 25 of 33 NCAA statistical categories, including top 10 in 26 areas.
The success of the Wolverines doesn’t stop at the team level, with several players receiving All-Big Ten honors. Among them are names like Blake Corum, Mason Graham, LaDarius Henderson, Will Johnson, Colston Loveland, J.J. McCarthy, Drake Nugent, Mike Sainristil, and Zak Zinter, who have stood out in various roles this season.
Poised to enter the College Football Playoff as the top-ranked team, the Wolverines are set for their third consecutive appearance. This season, they have finished the regular season as the No. 1 team according to CFP rankings, Associated Press, and AFCA Coaches polls. It’s a position they have not held since 1997. The stakes are high, with the opportunity to add another historical win to their rich bowl game history.
Referenced for historical context, here are key facts to mull over as we anticipate Michigan’s upcoming appearance in the Rose Bowl:
• Michigan’s 51st all-time bowl appearance puts them at the 11th-highest among FBS schools.
• While making its 21st appearance in the Rose Bowl, Michigan will aim to improve its currently standing record of 8-12.
Get in on the Action
For fans looking to be a part of this thrilling matchup, the Michigan ticket allotment for the Rose Bowl is already sold out. However, Rose Bowl Ticket Packages are still available through On Location, the official Rose Bowl hospitality and travel provider.
What You Need to Know
Date: Jan. 1, 2024
Time: 5:10 p.m. EST (2:10 p.m. PST)
Television: ESPN
Site: Pasadena, Calif.
Facility: Rose Bowl Stadium
Capacity: 89,702
Surface: Natural grass
Website: tournamentofroses.com
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