The Michigan Wolverines took down the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl on Monday, 27–20, in overtime to punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff national championship.
While they came out on top, it was quite a long day on the field for the Wolverines. For a while, it felt as though the game would be defined not by their triumph, but by their mistakes.
Michigan’s miscues began early. After forcing Alabama into a three-and-out on their very first possession of the game, Wolverines return man Semaj Morgan muffed the punt, giving possession right back to the Tide.
