The 2023 Rose Bowl matchup is official, as Michigan will take on Alabama — and here's everything you need to know about the Rose Bowl odds and Michigan vs Alabama lines, spread and more.
Michigan opened as a 1.5-point favorite over Alabama in the 2023 Rose Bowl, but the line has since moved to Michigan -2.5. The total is set at over/under 45.5 points scored by both teams combined. Michigan is also a -137 moneyline favorite over Alabama, with Alabama +114 to win outright.
Rose Bowl Injuries & Transfer NewsAlabama Crimson TideTransfer Portal
Backup QB Tyler Buchner (lacrosse)WR Ja'Corey Brooks (142 snaps; hasn't played since Week 7)Injuries
RB Jase McClellan (401 snaps) didn't play in the SEC Championship. He is questionable to play in the semifinals.Star CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (788 snaps) left the SEC title with a minor concussion, but has since cleared protocol.Michigan WolverinesTransfer Portal
No significant news to report.
Injuries
Stud starting RG Zak Zinter (649 snaps) was lost for the season.CB Will Johnson (410 snaps) missed the Big Ten title game, but he confirmed he will play vs. Alabama.Starting LB Junior Colson (543 snaps) is expected to play despite being seen with casts on both hands.College Football Bowls: Odds, Schedule for Every GameRead nowOur college football betting expert, Collin Wilson, has projected the spread and total for every college football bowl game. For the Rose Bowl, our expert projects the Michigan vs Alabama spread at PK -PK and the total at over/under 50.4 points scored.
The 2023 Rose Bowl featuring Michigan vs Alabama will take place on Monday, Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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