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The Rose Bowl game features a matchup between the top-ranked Michigan and fourth-ranked Alabama, with Michigan leading in historical college football wins and both teams having impressive records in their last 100 games. This game marks the first Rose Bowl Game meeting between Big Ten and SEC schools and the fifth bowl game encounter between the two teams. Michigan boasts strong defensive stats and leads the Big Ten in numerous statistical categories, while Alabama has a longstanding presence in the AP polls and leads in NCAA bowl game history. The game is also notable for its attendance records and the historical performance of both teams in various statistical areas.