The Michigan Wolverines will be down a running back when they face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Senior tailback Donovan Edwards announced Sunday that he would opt out of the ReliaQuest Bowl matchup,

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.

"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.

The junior back, who sits second on the team in rushing behind Kalel Mullings with 589 yards and four touchdowns on 128 carries, revealed his decision to WXYZ-TV on Saturday.

For 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 ta

The ReliaQuest Bowl sees the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines take the field on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The matchup begins at 12 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN.The Crimson Tide faced

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 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),

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