Encore sets up vastly differently for No. 11 Alabama, Michigan

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Alabama and Michigan were part of the four-team College Football Playoff last season, with the Wolverines eventually capturing the national title.

The teams meet again this postseason, albeit on a considerably smaller stage.

The No. 11 Crimson Tide and Michigan look to end underachieving seasons with a victory when they meet on Tuesday in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Tampa, Fla.

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