In the lead-up to the highly anticipated Rose Bowl semifinal between Alabama and Michigan, speculation of practice film hacking has emerged as a major talking point. Alabama players have reportedly stopped watching film on their personal iPads due to concerns about potential security breaches, citing Michigan's past controversies. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh responded to these comments during a press conference on Saturday, shedding light on the situation.

When asked about the Alabama players' remarks, Harbaugh initially seemed unaware, stating, "I don't know if somebody said that." However, he acknowledged rumors circulating about the cloud storage system, Catapult, which hosts the practice film. Harbaugh emphasized that his team is taking precautions to ensure the security of their film.

Despite reports of a potential security breach, Catapult denied any unauthorized access to NCAA football video footage. In a statement to AL.com, a company spokesperson said, "We have conducted an internal investigation and have not found any security breach in our systems."

When pressed for more information about where he heard about the security breach, Harbaugh admitted to not having any solid evidence. He mentioned that the university had experienced a hacking incident but did not believe it was related to the current situation. Harbaugh clarified, "Please know, I'm not accusing anybody of anything. I really don't know."

The Rose Bowl semifinal between Alabama and Michigan is set to take place on Monday at 4 p.m. CT. The winner will secure a spot in the prestigious College Football Playoff National Championship game the following week.

As the game approaches, both teams will undoubtedly be focused on their preparation and ensuring the integrity of their practice film. The allegations of practice film hacking have added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, adding fuel to an already fierce competition between two college football powerhouses.

It remains to be seen how this controversy will affect the game itself, but one thing is certain: all eyes will be on the Rose Bowl as Alabama and Michigan fight for a chance to claim the crown of college football's ultimate prize.