LOOK: Alabama players share photos of the team landing in California for Rose Bowl prep

Nick Saban and Alabama football arrived in California on Tuesday after early meetings.

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The Crimson Tide made it to Los Angeles International Airport, and then went through it first practice for Rose Bowl preparations in a matchup with Michigan. Alabama and the Wolverines will play on New Year’s Day at 4:00 p.m. CT for an opportunity to compete in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Before it took the practice field, several Tide players shared photos on Instagram when the team landing on the West Coast. This the first Rose Bowl in Pasadena (Calif.) for Alabama since the 2010 BCS National Championship Game (2009 season) versus Texas. 

Isaiah Bond, WR

JC Latham, OT

Trey Amos, DB

Kristian Story, DB

Kendrick Blackshire, LB

Jaylen Key, DB

Dezz Ricks, DB

Alabama is in search of its 19th national championship in school history.

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