Michigan and Alabama are close to kicking off a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl, and the Wolverine Confidential crew is in Southern California to discuss everything you need to know about the matchup. We start with some of the more interesting/entertaining/noteworthy items out of media day before getting into Xs and Os. Can Michigan slow Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe? Will the Wolverines be able to run the ball? We offer our predictions for the game.

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