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The Alabama vs Michigan ReliaQuest Bowl livestream is onTuesday December 31.

The Alabama Crimson Tide were controversially left out of the 12-team playoff tournament.

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In their first season without legendary head coach Nick Saban, the Tide finished with a 9-3 record.

The 18-time champions came 4th in the SEC standings.

For a school used to winning playoff games, 2024 felt like a let-down.

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But they will be keen to end the campaign on a high.

Here’s how to watch the Alabama vs Michigan livestream from anywhere in the world and potentially for free.

Slingprovides a way to watch most CFB games.

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Sling Orange is $45.99/month and offers ESPN, ESPN2 and more.

you’ve got the option to still tune in via a virtual private internet, orVPN.

It’s legal and easy to do.

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But you’ve got other VPN options too, so check out our full list of thebest VPN services.

There’s a good reason you’ve heard of NordVPN.

We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best.

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It’s outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it’s fast and it has top-level security features too.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just take these actions.

  1. set up the VPN of your choice.

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As we’ve said,NordVPNis our favorite.

How to watch Alabama vs Michigan livestream in the U.S. you’ve got the option to use astreaming VPNto access your usual subscriptions from anywhere.

Sky Glassis another option for watching NCAA and NFL football in the U.K.

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This service gives you Sky TV within a4K TVthat has a built-inDolby Atmossoundbar without the need for a dish.

Prices start at 14/month for the TV, plus a Sky subscription on top of that.

you could useNordVPNto watch Alabama vs Michigan on your usual platform from abroad.

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TSN has a monopoly on college football so this is essentially your only option for watching games this season.

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Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).

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