TUSCALOOSA, AL — As the Alabama Crimson Tide concludes a challenging season with a 9-3 record, they are ranked 11th and left out of the top 12 of the College Football Playoff. Despite this, the team looks forward to a high-stakes match against the Michigan Wolverines in the ReliaQuest Bowl, hosted at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. At the heart of this effort is Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, whose performance and leadership remain pivotal as the team prepares for one last mission this season. In the word of the late great Kobe Bryant, Milroe knows ‘the job’s not finished’ for him or this team.
Milroe has been a significant force for Alabama, having thrown for 2,682 yards with 15 touchdowns and ten interceptions during the 2024 season. His decision to stay with the team and compete in the ReliaQuest Bowl underscores his commitment to Alabama’s core values and the completion of their season objectives.
“Finish is one of our core values,” Milroe said firmly to the media. “I think that’s important as a leader to refocus and emphasize the core values. That’s one of our statements as a group.” His words resonate as an expression of personal discipline and a rallying cry for his teammates to give their all in pursuit of one final victory.
Milroe’s focus remains sharp as Alabama prepares to face Michigan. “The mission right now is to complete the season,” he emphasized. “We have one more mission ahead, which is attacking Michigan. And that’s the whole thought process right now. Being our absolute best, we can take care of our business when it goes to playing in Tampa.“
As the team prepares for the ReliaQuest Bowl, Milroe outlines a clear plan: “It’s all about going 1-0, preparing the right way. And so that’s my focus: winning this game, preparing the right way, taking care of my body so we can be our best.”
Under Milroe’s leadership, Alabama aims to cap its season on a high note against a formidable and gritty Michigan team, demonstrating resilience and dedication to its goals. As it heads to Tampa, the Crimson Tide is not just playing for a win, but also to uphold the values that define its legacy with its first-year head coach, Kalen DeBoer.
