Alabama vs MichiganRose Bowl highlights are now live here. Michigan didn’t really win a game by fewer than 24 points until Week 11, so there were naturally some questions. It was about how the Wolverines would handle such a tight game on a big stage. Let’s Consider those questions answered by us now:
Facing a 20-13 deficit late in the fourth quarter after a series of truly disappointing drives, Michigan recently saw an opportunity to make a statement and took it. J.J. McCarthy took the Wolverines 75 yards down the field for the game-tying touchdown. He was on a drive that was kickstarted by an excellent fourth-and-2 play call. It was capped off by two crucial plays from Roman Wilson.
Michigan’s defense got real quick stop on the ensuing drive, setting up the offense with a chance to win in regulation. But a muffed punt pinned the Wolverines just inches from the goal line and erased any chance of avoiding overtime.
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Alabama vs MichiganRose Bowl Highlights
While the special teams mistakes cost Michigan all night, Jim Harbaugh’s team kept its truly spirits high. Blake Corum muscled all his way into the end zone just two plays into overtime. It was a defense that was so dominant throughout the season came up. It was one of the biggest stops in program history by keeping Jalen Milroe out of the end zone on fourth-and-goal minutes later.
Alabama got really thrilled just to end up in the College Football Playoff after a sluggish start to the season, but Nick Saban will spend the offseason wondering how a game they controlled late into the fourth quarter. Also how it got away from them so rapidly.
Michigan, meanwhile, wins a playoff game for the very first time. It will play for a national championship against either Washington or Texas in Houston next Monday. In a current season that was often overshadowed by scandal and suspensions, Harbaugh and the Wolverines have a chance to etch their name into the history books.
The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from Alabama vs. Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Check out all of the key moments you might have missed from the Wolverines’ win.
Here is the scoreboard to look upon:
Alabama vs. Michigan final score
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | F | |
Alabama | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Michigan | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 27 |