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Alabama’s areas of concern for Rose Bowl CFP against Michigan

There are a few things Alabama must be prepared for before taking on Michigan in the College Football Playoff Rose Bowl semifinal.

The Crimson Tide arrived in Pasadena, California on Tuesday evening. Alabama began its preparation for the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against Michigan shortly after.

The Wolverines come in with an unblemished record at 13-0. The Crimson Tide roll in with a 12-1 record. Both teams deserve to be in the position that they are currently in, though many in Tallahassee may not agree

Michigan ran the table and made things look easy more times than not. Alabama had its share of struggles early on in the season but found its footing toward the midway point of the season.

The Wolverines are clicking on all cylinders at the right time. This means Alabama will have to bring their A-game to defeat the Big Ten champions.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down the areas of concern ahead of Alabama’s College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against Michigan.

WATCH: Top 5 plays from Alabama RB Najee Harris in 2019

Najee Harris was playing on a different level for Alabama in 2019! Check out his top 5 plays from this past season.

While there have been reports on the future of Najee Harris, nothing has been made official by the Alabama running back. But as we wait for his NFL decision, we decided to be creative and show appreciation for Harris.

On the year, the 6-foot-2, 230-pound runner finished with 1,224 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns to go along with 27 receptions, which he turned into 304 yards and seven more scores.

Here are his top 5 plays from the 2019 season, which also carried over into the first day of 2020.

5. 9-yard TD leap vs. Michigan

There was a six-yard touchdown leap against Auburn that almost made the No. 5 spot on this list. But considering this play was the one to give Alabama a 14-13 lead over Michigan, it had to be included.

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BAMA BEAT: Citrus Bowl recap + Dylan Moses, Alex Leatherwood decisions

Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson recap the Citrus Bowl, as well as Dylan Moses and Alex Leatherwood returning to Tuscaloosa.

Cecil Hurt and Clint Lamb, through TideSports.com and The Tuscaloosa News, produce a podcast called “The ‘Bama Beat”, which features all the latest news and analysis surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide.

In this episode, Lamb sits down with Brett Hudson to recap Alabama’s 35-16 win over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl. The two then turn their attention to the recent decisions from Dylan Moses and Alex Leatherwood to return to Tuscaloosa for their senior seasons.

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WATCH: Mac Jones finds DeVonta Smith for another long TD pass

Alabama has retaken the lead against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando (Fla.). Early in the third quarter, Tide quarterback Mac Jones found wide receiver DeVonta Smith on a 42-yard touchdown pass. Touchdown Alabama! Devonta Smith with the …

Alabama has retaken the lead against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando  (Fla.). Early in the third quarter, Tide quarterback Mac Jones found wide receiver DeVonta Smith on a 42-yard touchdown pass.

That is now the third reception for Smith in the game, which he has turned into 56 yards and that lone touchdown.

Jones is currently 10-for-16 for 212 yards and two scores while committing zero turnovers.

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BAMA BEAT: Alabama pre-Citrus Bowl mailbag (Ep. 284)

Cecil Hurt and Clint Lamb, through TideSports.com and The Tuscaloosa News, produce a podcast called “The ‘Bama Beat”, which features all the latest news and analysis surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide. In this episode, Lamb and TideSports.com beat …

Cecil Hurt and Clint Lamb, through TideSports.com and The Tuscaloosa News, produce a podcast called “The ‘Bama Beat”, which features all the latest news and analysis surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide.

In this episode, Lamb and TideSports.com beat writer Brett Hudson take mailbag questions from fans prior to Alabama’s bowl game against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl.

Some of the questions asked include: predictions for freshmen contributors in 2020, Alabama’s status as DBU in the NFL and top defensive coordinator candidates available.

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BAMA BEAT: Alabama football news and updates (Ep. 283)

Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson talk about players skipping the bowl, where mock drafts have Alabama players and conspiracy theories with fans.

Cecil Hurt and Clint Lamb, through TideSports.com and The Tuscaloosa News, produce a podcast called “The ‘Bama Beat”, which features all the latest news and analysis surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide.

In this episode, Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to talk about Trevon Diggs and Terrell Lewis skipping the Citrus Bowl, where mock drafts have some of the Alabama players and the concept of conspiracy theories with fans.

The two also made sure to cover the absence of the Crimson Tide on some first-team All-American lists.

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Alabama DL LaBryan Ray spotted back at practice

Alabama is currently preparing for the upcoming game against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl down in Orlando (Fla.), which is set to take place on New Year’s Day. With the excitement surrounding the early signing period on Wednesday, there hasn’t been …

Alabama is currently preparing for the upcoming game against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl down in Orlando (Fla.), which is set to take place on New Year’s Day.

With the excitement surrounding the early signing period on Wednesday, there hasn’t been much room for news outside of those developments. But Brett Hudson, beat writer for TideSports.com, did reveal something interesting on Thursday.

Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray, who has been dealing with foot injury since the South Carolina game in Week 3, was spotted by Hudson out on the practice on Thursday in a black, non-contact jersey:

This is excellent news for the Crimson Tide defense, which has struggled with consistency and injuries all season. Ray was considered one of the team’s top breakout candidates, and his added presence could be a major boost to the interior pass rush.

Now, it should be noted that we do not yet know what his status is going into the Citrus Bowl, so it’s possible that he still may not be fully back in time to play. But this is a surprising — and pleasant — development nonetheless.

Stay tuned for more updates on Ray and everything else Alabama related from Roll Tide Wire, brought to you by USA TODAY Sports!

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BAMA BEAT: Non-Playoff bowl games + players potentially skipping (Ep. 279)

Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama football playing in its first non-Playoff bowl game since 2013.

Cecil Hurt and Clint Lamb, through TideSports.com and The Tuscaloosa News, produce a podcast called “The ‘Bama Beat”, which features all the latest news and analysis surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide.

In this episode, Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama football playing in its first non-Playoff bowl game since 2013. During the discussion, the two dive into players potentially skipping the bowl game for the NFL draft while also touching on potential Playoff expansion.

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BAMA BEAT: SEC Championship recap + Playoff rankings reaction (Ep. 278)

Cecil Hurt and Clint Lamb, through TideSports.com and The Tuscaloosa News, produce a podcast called “The ‘Bama Beat”, which features all the latest news and analysis surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide. In this episode, Lamb and Brett Hudson sit …

Cecil Hurt and Clint Lamb, through TideSports.com and The Tuscaloosa News, produce a podcast called “The ‘Bama Beat”, which features all the latest news and analysis surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide.

In this episode, Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss the SEC Championship Game, which featured LSU and Georgia. The two also break down their opinions on where Alabama checked in with the College Football Playoff rankings and how it compares to the Bulldogs.

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BREAKING: Alabama to play Michigan in Citrus Bowl

Alabama officially knows its destiny for the 2019 post season. According to college football insider Brett McMurphy, the Crimson Tide will take on John Harbaugh and Michigan in the Citrus Bowl. McMurphy made the announcement via Twitter on Sunday …

Alabama officially knows its destiny for the 2019 post season. According to college football insider Brett McMurphy, the Crimson Tide will take on John Harbaugh and Michigan in the Citrus Bowl.

McMurphy made the announcement via Twitter on Sunday during the College Football Playoff Selection Show on ESPN:

It was a little surprising to see Alabama slide yet another spot to No. 13 in the College Football Playoff rankings, but it will give the Crimson Tide a chance to go head-to-head against a respectable Michigan team with former Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson.

The game will take place on New Years Day at 12:00 a.m. CT on ABC in Orlando, Florida.

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