Highlights from Alabama vs Michigan CFP Semifinal

 Highlights from Alabama vs Michigan CFP Semifinal

Highlights-from-Alabama-vs-Michigan-CFP-Semifinal

 The College Football Playoff began Monday with two of the top brigades in the nation facing off in a semifinal tourney. In the end, it was No. 1 Michigan who surfaced victorious overdo. 4 Alabama secured a Rose Bowl victory in overtime with a score of 27-20. 

The Wolverines crushed a tumultuous season that included a sign - stealing disquisition and a suspense for head trainer Jim Hairbrush. They now have a perfect 14- 0 record in hunt of their first public crown since 1997.

 

After failing to qualify last season, the Crimson Tide returned to the College Football Playoff and concluded the season with a 12-2 record.. They rode an 11- game palm band into Monday's showdown but fell just short of earning head trainer Nick Sabin's eighth public title. 

Then were the highlights from an instant classic between two of council football's most fabled programs.

Overtime 

Michigan running back Blake Corm demanded only two plays to get the Wolverines into the end zone. After an eight-yard rush, he galloped around and through Alabama protectors for a 17- yard score. The PAT put Michigan up 27- 20. 

BLAKE CORUM COULD NOT BE STOPPED‼️

Michigan takes the lead in OT 👀 #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/FfeVQlHAAQ

— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2024

Alabama demanded a touchdown in response but fell two yards short. The Crimson Tide faced a 4th- and- thing from the three-yard line, but Jaylen Mil roe got stuffed after a rushing attempt up the middle. 

JALEN MILROE IS STOPPED ON 4TH DOWN😱

THE WOLVERINES ARE HEADED TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆 #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/X2x3tPzwqr

— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2024

Fourth Quarter 

Jane McClellan's three-yard touchdown run beforehand in the fourth quarter put Alabama in the lead. After the PAT, the Crimson Tide led 17- 13. Jaylen Mil roe helped set up the score with 37 rushing yards on three carries. 

ALABAMA RETAKES THE LEAD IN THE 4TH 😤

📺: ESPN | #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/xTGrY1eEWs

— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2024

Alabama got the ball back after a punt, but Mil roe fumbled the ball down at midfield after a Quin ten Johnson hit. Michigan's Josh Wallace recovered the loose ball. 

JALEN MILROE FUMBLES AND MICHIGAN RECOVERS 😳

📺: ESPN | #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/ILLsa1W1mI

— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2024

The Wolverines could not do anything in response, however, after missing a 49- yard field thing. On its coming possession, Alabama marched down the field and limited a nine-play, 35- yard scoring drive with Will Richard's clutch 52- yard field thing. 

Will Reichard is as true as the day is long#PMSCFBRoseBowl pic.twitter.com/uyoFJ9Laia

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 2, 2024

Michigan faced a 4th- and- 2 from its own 33- yard line with 319 remaining, but.J. McCarthy set up Blake Corm for a 27- yard pass and a first down. A holding brought the ball reverse to midfield. 

"You can't do that down the field but it's still a first down" ~ @DariusJButler #PMSCFBRoseBowl pic.twitter.com/jjReNZPBdo

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 2, 2024

 latterly in the drive, McCarthy connected with Roman Wilson for a 29- yarder to the Alabama five-yard line, setting up 1st- and- thing with 1:45 remaining. 

WHAT A CATCH AND WHAT A PLAY

"This is THE drive for JJ McCarthy" @TimTebow #PMSCFBRoseBowl pic.twitter.com/oFV4M0tHvL

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 2, 2024

Two plays latterly, Wilson caught a four-yard touchdown pass. Michigan tied the game at 20 after the PAT. 

TOUCHDOWN MICHIGAN#PMSCFBRoseBowl pic.twitter.com/2B5FJSDsdE

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 2, 2024

 The game quickly proceeded to overtime, but not before the Wolverines.

 narrowly avoided a disaster. Alabama rowed after a game - winning drive attempt stalled before midfield.

 James Bur nip let off a booming 51- yarder, and Michigan returner James Thaw bollixed it. He jumped on the ball at the 1- yard line right before a forthcoming rush of Alabama special brigades players. 

Michigan was THIS close from losing in the most heartbreaking fashion possible 😱 pic.twitter.com/vszkqZFGgt

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 2, 2024

Michigan also ran the timepiece out to head to OT. 

Third Quarter 

Galen Mil roe finessed a ferocious Michigan pass rush and a near sack to keep an eventual Alabama touchdown drive alive with a 10- yard run for a first down. 

Jalen Milroe with a MASSIVE gain#PMSCFBRoseBowl pic.twitter.com/XTwjgWbOj0

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 2, 2024

Alternate Quarter 

A trick play nearly ended in disastrous fashion for Michigan, but.J. McCarthy made some magic be with a one-handed catch on a backward pass followed by a nice pass in the face of pressure to pick up a first down:

WHAT A PLAY BY JJ MCCARTHY#PMSCFBRoseBowl pic.twitter.com/7W1qnoRCr4

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 1, 2024

McCarthy set up Tyler Morris a many plays latterly for his alternate touchdown pass of the day:

HELL OF A DRIVE BY MICHIGAN#PMSCFBRoseBowl pic.twitter.com/pLJcGh7vyn

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 1, 2024

First Quarter 

The top-ranked Michigan defense came out on fire to start the game, recording two sacks on Alabama quarterback Galen Mil roe. Still, a bollixed punt gave the Crimson Tide a new occasion with a short field:

BAMA RECOVERS THE MUFFED PUNT 😳#CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/egw7R9mNEU

— ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2024

Four plays latterly, elderly running back Jane McClellan instantly gave Alabama an early advantage with a 34- yard touchdown run:

JASE MCCLELLAN AND BAMA STRIKE FIRST IN PASADENA‼️#CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/KdmAVKPTr4

— ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2024

On the preceding possession, the Wolverines answered right back as quarterback.J. McCarthy helped lead a 10- play, 75- yard drive that was limited by a touchdown pass to Blake Corm:

MICHIGAN ANSWERS RIGHT BACK IN PASADENA 😤#CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/CcxX6iV3GA

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 1, 2024