The University of Alabama football team put in work at Dignity Health Sports Park during Thursday’s practice for the Rose Bowl.
Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide arrived in California on Tuesday, and it has taken part in festivities. Alabama is locked in on facing Michigan on New Year’s Day for an opportunity to play in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Michigan is a 1.5 to 2-point favorite over the Tide via the betting sites in Las Vegas.
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Alabama is in the CFP after missing out last season, and Saban is back in the top four for an eighth time since 2014.
All eyes are on Monday’s matchup in Pasadena, Calif.
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