What channel is Michigan football vs. Alabama on today? Time, TV schedule for Rose Bowl

Top-ranked Michigan football (13-0, 9-0 in Big Ten play) will play in its third College Football Playoff semifinal game in as many seasons on Monday while aiming to stamp its first ticket to the CFP national championship.

But first, Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines must take down Nick Saban and No. 4 Alabama (12-1, 8-0 SEC) for a shot at the title.

The Wolverines will look to tire out the Alabama defense with their ground game, led by running back Blake Corum. He has been a steadying presence for Michigan through this undefeated season and, in the Big Ten championship game vs. Iowa, notched his 55th career rushing touchdown to tie the Michigan program record. A central force for the Wolverines' offense, he also has led FBS running backs with 24 touchdowns and achieved his third 1,000-yard season.

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Michigan will have to find a way to stifle Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, who has electrified opposing defenses since being benched in Week 3 against South Florida. He has been responsible for 23 passing touchdowns and has committed only six interceptions, guiding the Crimson Tide to 11 consecutive victories after a Week 2 loss to No. 3 Texas.

There also is the chess match between Michigan's Jim Harbaugh and Alabama coach Nick Saban. They have met just once as coaches of their current teams: a 2020 Citrus Bowl matchup that saw Saban's Crimson Tide get the best of Harbaugh and the Wolverines in a 35-16 win.

Here's everything you need to know about the game, including time, date, TV and streaming info, and more:

What channel is Michigan vs. Alabama today?

• TV channel: ESPN

• Stream: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial)

Michigan vs. Alabama will be broadcast live on ESPN from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Jan. 1.

Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, the ESPN app (with a cable login) and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Michigan vs. Alabama start time

• Date: Monday, Jan. 1

• Time: 5 p.m. ET

The Wolverines and Crimson Tide will kick off their CFP semifinal matchup from the Rose Bowl at 5 p.m. ET.

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Michigan vs. Alabama betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Dec. 27.

• Spread: Michigan (-1.5)

• Over/under: 44.5 points

• Moneyline: Michigan -120 | Alabama +100

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