This isn’t exactly what the Michigan players and fans meant this spring when they talked of “running it back” — a rematch with Alabama with nothing on the line. But that’s where we are, and we might as well make the most of it.

The Wolverines also have another linebacker that Alabama fans need to know Jaishawn Barham, a junior as well. Barham, a transfer from the Maryland Terrapins, is Michigan’s second-leading tackler at 65 for the season, while also having recorded four TFL, one sack, and two PD in what is one of the top years of his collegiate career so far.

The Wolverines signed just one top-100 recruit the previous two cycles, while Alabama finished with consecutive top-2 classes.

A number of stars like Mason Graham, Will Johnson, Myles Hinton and Donovan Edwards have all opted out, but U-M still has plenty to fight for.

Neither the Alabama Crimson Tide or the Michigan Wolverines had the types of seasons they wanted in 2024. Alabama (9-3 overall) lost three games, which was one too many to keep them out of the 12-team College Football Playoff.

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