He Michigan Wolverines He ended 2024 the same way he started it: with a win over Alabama.
Michigan defeated the Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on New Year’s Eve to end its season on a three-game winning streak, which included an upset over rival Ohio State.
Confetti flies as Michigan celebrates after defeating Alabama to win the NCAA ReliaQuest Bowl college football game on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
The 19-13 victory comes nearly a year after Michigan Alabama defeated in overtime at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day to advance to the national championship game where Jim Harabugh and JJ McCarthy would lead the Wolverines to victory before leaving for the NFL.
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According Detroit Free Press, The victory marks the first time a college football program defeated Alabama twice in the same calendar year.
But 2024 was a difficult year for Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, who coached Washington to the CFB finals.
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) recovers a fumble from Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during the first half of the NCAA ReliaQuest Bowl college football game on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
After being disappointed at being left out of the CFP’s expanded 12-team field, Alabama was the favorite heading into Tuesday’s bowl game. But Michigan’s defense, led by former New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, He shut down Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, sacking him five times and forcing three turnovers.
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Dominic Zvada scored four field goals and Davis Warren threw a first-half touchdown pass to Fredrick Moore, but it was Michigan’s defense that secured the victory.
Michigan wide receiver Fredrick Moore (3) passes by Alabama defensive back Domani Jackson (1) during the first half of the NCAA ReliaQuest Bowl college football game on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa , Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Alabama had a chance to win on the final drive, but on fourth-and-10 in the red zone, Milroe was shut down. He finished 16 of 32 for 192 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.
