Neither the Alabama Crimson Tide or the Michigan Wolverines had the types of seasons they wanted in 2024. Alabama (9-3 overall) lost three games, which was one too many to keep them out of the 12-team College Football Playoff.

"I just have a lot on my mind right now," Donovan Edwards told WXYZ, announcing he is opting out of Michigan vs Alabama in ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards told reporters he will not play in the ReliaQuest Bowl against No. 11 Alabama on Dec. 31 to focus on preparing for the NFL draft.

Michigan star running back Donovan Edwards will not play against Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl as he prepares for the 2025 NFL Draft

F or the second time in the 2024 calendar year, Michigan will face Alabama in a bowl game. The first time came during the 2023 season when the Wolverines were tasked to play the C

Running back Donovan Edwards is the latest Michigan player to opt out of the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama. Already, defensive tackle Mason Graham, tight end Colston Loveland and cornerback Will Johnson have said they won't play for the Wolverines (7-5) on Dec.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards told reporters Sunday he will not play in the ReliaQuest Bowl against No. 11 Alabama on Dec. 31 to focus on preparing for the NFL draft. Edwards has 589 yards rushing and four touchdowns for the defending national champion Wolverines (7-5) this season.

Another South Alabama football season is in the books, and for the second straight year it was a positive ending. The Jaguars held off Western Michigan 30-23 in Saturday night’s IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery,

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards is opting out of the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama, marking the end of his Wolverines career. Edwards is second on the team behind Kalel Mullings in carries (128),