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Kristen Wong

College Football Fans Could Not Believe Alabama’s Baffling Final Play to Lose the Rose Bowl

Alabama (Organization) Jalen Milroe Nick Saban Football Roydell Williams Tide Wolverines

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in a 27–20 thriller to punch their first-ever ticket to the National Championship game, with the Wolverines’ defense coming up with a huge stop to deny quarterback Jalen Milroe the chance to tie the game in overtime.

On Alabama’s last play in overtime, however, many college football fans were left stunned and confused at the Tide's gotta-have-it play-calling decision. 

On a fourth-and-3, Milroe appeared to execute a quarterback draw that got stuffed at the line of scrimmage. 

Upon closer inspection, the original call may have been different. Based on Alabama running back Roydell Williams's route, Milroe may have intended to throw a quick pass to Williams in motion, but Milroe received a low snap that caused him to abort the play and take it himself.

Milroe ended up rushing the ball down the middle and was easily stopped by the Wolverines’ defensive line.

More clarity on Alabama’s game-sealing play may come when coach Nick Saban speaks to the media in the postgame press conference. 

In the meantime, college football fans voiced their bewilderment and disgust over the Tide's suspect play-calling decisions on the final drive.

Michigan will play for the CFP national championship on Jan. 8 in Houston against the winner of the Texas-Washington semifinal.

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