The Michigan Wolverines ended 2024 in the identical method they started it: with a win over Alabama.
Michigan upset the Crimson Tide within the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on New Yr’s Eve to finish their season on a three-game win streak, which included an upset over rival Ohio State.
Confetti flies as Michigan celebrates after defeating Alabama to win the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA school soccer recreation Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photograph/Chris O’Meara)
The 19-13 win comes almost a yr after Michigan defeated Alabama in additional time within the Rose Bowl on New Yr’s Day to advance to the nationwide championship recreation the place Jim Harabugh and J.J. McCarthy would lead the Wolverines to victory earlier than departing for the NFL.
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In response to Detroit Free Press, the win marks the primary time a school soccer program defeated Alabama twice in the identical calendar yr.
However 2024 was a tricky yr for Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, who coached Washington within the CFB last.
Michigan defensive finish Derrick Moore (8) recovers a fumble by Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) through the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA school soccer recreation Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photograph/Chris O’Meara)
Having been upset with being overlooked of the expanded 12-team CFP subject, Alabama was the favourite heading into Tuesday’s bowl recreation. However Michigan’s protection, led by former New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, shut down Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, sacking him 5 instances and forcing three turnovers.
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Dominic Zvada kicked 4 subject targets and Davis Warren threw a first-half landing move to Fredrick Moore, however it was Michigan’s protection that secured the win.
Michigan large receiver Fredrick Moore (3) runs previous Alabama defensive again Domani Jackson (1) through the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA school soccer recreation Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photograph/Chris O’Meara)
Alabama had an opportunity to win it within the last drive, however on fourth-and-10 within the pink zone, Milroe was shut down. He completed 16 of 32 for 192 passing yards, one landing and an interception.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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