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Alabama vs Michigan
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Alabama Crimson Tide | 3 | Michigan leads |
 Michigan Wolverines | 4 |
Meetings since 1987: 7. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Michigan has won the last 2 meetings.
1-0 Regular season
2-4 Postseason
3-4 Last 7
26-22 Avg score
2 Longest Alabama win run
Biggest Alabama win 41-14 in 2012, a 27-point margin.
Biggest Alabama loss 20-27 in 2023 (postseason), a 7-point margin.
Every Alabama vs Michigan meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 * | Michigan win | Neutral | 13-19 |
| 2023 * | Michigan win | Neutral | 20-27 |
| 2019 * | Alabama win | Neutral | 35-16 |
| 2012 | Alabama win | Neutral | 41-14 |
| 1999 * | Michigan win | Neutral | 34-35 |
| 1996 * | Alabama win | Neutral | 17-14 |
| 1987 * | Michigan win | Neutral | 24-28 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Alabama perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1987.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Michigan Wolverines lead the series since 1987, 4-3. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Alabama and Michigan meet.
How to watch Alabama vs Michigan
When Alabama and Michigan are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Alabama radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Alabama vs Michigan time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Alabama this season
Follow Alabama in the title race on the SEC standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the SEC rivalry pages, or browse every SEC matchup.
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Alabama vs Michigan: the essentials
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Michigan Wolverines lead the series since 1987, 4-3. Across 7 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Alabama vs Michigan head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Alabama Crimson Tide team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Michigan against the whole conference, see Michigan vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Alabama and Michigan?
Michigan Wolverines lead the series since 1987, 4-3. The two programs have met 7 times on record.
How can I watch Alabama vs Michigan?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Alabama and Michigan in the same conference?
No. Alabama plays in the SEC. Michigan plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.