ANN ARBOR – Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham was named the Rose Bowl’s defensive MVP after a dominant performance in the Wolverines’ 27-20 overtime win over Alabama. Nearly a year later, Michigan won’t have its star lineman in a rematch with the Crimson Tide in the Dec.

On Tuesday, Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore met with the media to discuss the matchup, his thoughts on the transfer portal, Chase Herbstreit’s commitment, the offensive coordinator search, and more. Here is everything he had to say at his Tuesday press conference previewing the ReliaQuest Bowl.

It was announced on Sunday that Michigan (7-5) would play Alabama (9-3) in the ReliaQuest bowl that will take place on Dec. 31 in Tampa. The game will kick at N