
Alabama football will not have to worry about its starting quarterback opting out for the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Jalen Milroe, a redshirt junior, announced his plans to the media in Thursday’s availability for players.
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He will suit up to play against Michigan in the bowl matchup on Dec. 31 in Tampa, Fla. Milroe is coming off winning the William V. Campbell Trophy, which goes to the best player in college football that the best combination of academics, community service, and on-field performance. He has 35 total touchdowns to 10 interceptions through 12 regular season games.
“The mission right now is to complete the season,” Milroe said.
“We have one more mission ahead, which is attacking Michigan, and that’s the whole thought process right now. My thought process right now is finish this game out, so just being my absolute best I can be for my teammates and coaches. I am playing.”
Milroe wants to play in the bowl game to finish the right way. He has an opportunity at revenge after the Tide suffered a 20-27 overtime loss to the Wolverines in the CFP Semifinal matchup at the Rose Bowl to end the 2022 season.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
