Why more pressure is on Michigan than Alabama

Two of the biggest brands in college football will face off on January 1st in a Rose Bowl matchup that not only features some of the best talent in the sport — but some of the best coaching as well. For Alabama, it’s a bit of a unique spot it finds itself in: Entering the playoff matchup as a slight Vegas underdog and the lower-seeded team. The last time Alabama had the 4th seed was during the 2017 season when they were allowed into the CFP after losing the Iron Bowl and not making the SEC Championship. Alabama took on No. 1 Clemson in the Sugar Bowl and beat the Tigers soundly by a score of 2