When Was the Rose Bowl 2024? Date, Time, and Result

By Sarah Miller · October 26, 2041

The Rose Bowl 2024 took place on January 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Pacific Time) at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. It featured a College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

What Was the Rose Bowl 2024?

The 2024 Rose Bowl was one of the most anticipated college football games of the season. As part of the College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinals, it carried significant weight in determining the national champion for the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season.

Key Highlights

Date: January 1, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT)
Location: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
Matchup: #1 Michigan Wolverines vs. #4 Alabama Crimson Tide
Broadcast Network: ESPN
Result: Michigan defeated Alabama 27-20 in overtime

Why Was the 2024 Rose Bowl Special?

Unlike traditional Rose Bowl matchups that feature teams from the Big Ten and Pac-12, the 2024 edition was designated as a College Football Playoff semifinal. This meant selection was based on CFP rankings rather than conference affiliation.

Notable Aspects of the Game

First-ever meeting: Michigan and Alabama faced off for the first time in their storied histories.
Overtime thriller: The game went into overtime, marking only the second time in Rose Bowl history a game extended beyond regulation.
Historic significance: The winner advanced to the 2024 CFP National Championship game.
Weather conditions: Played under clear skies with mild temperatures, typical of New Year’s Day in Pasadena.

Rose Bowl 2024 Game Results and Statistics

Team	1st Half	2nd Half	Overtime	Final Score	Head Coach
Michigan Wolverines	10	10	7	27	Jim Harbaugh
Alabama Crimson Tide	10	10	0	20	Nick Saban (final game)

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The table above shows a tightly contested game throughout regulation, culminating in Michigan's decisive 7-point overtime drive. Alabama failed to score in overtime after being stopped on fourth down, sealing their fate. This game marked the end of Nick Saban’s legendary coaching career at Alabama.