The University of Alabama has a national championship on its mind, but the journey starts against Michigan.

Alabama is prepared to play in the Rose Bowl at 4 p.m. CT versus the Wolverines.

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ESPN's Lee Corso and Desmond Howard picked Michigan while Pat McAfee is rolling with the Tide. Some alums of the Alabama program shared their excitement for the matchup on social media. Nick Saban earned his first national championship with the Tide in the 2010 Rose Bowl Game off the 2009 season. He has Alabama ready to roll at Rose Bowl versus the Big Ten Champion.

The reactions from Alabama alums are below.

Roll Tide!!! It’s Game Day

— Marquis Maze (@Mazeboy4) January 1, 2024

ROLL TIDE!!! FIRE ME UP!! ALABAMA FOOTBALL!!

— Mac Hereford (@Mac_Hereford) January 1, 2024

Pops just sent his chapel message for the team this morning…Bama by 50! 😭🔥

— Caleb Castille (@CalebCastille) January 1, 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND ALL THAT BUT TODAY I DONT GIVE A P*SS BOUT NUN BUT THE TIDE!!! 🏆🐘🌊 #CFBPlayoff

— Caleb Castille (@CalebCastille) January 1, 2024

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.