No. 4 Alabama failed to advanc to the CFP Finals thanks to a 27-20 overtime loss to  Michigan at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. The Wolverines now face the Texas/Washington winner in Houston Jan. 8.

Alabama had every chance to win the game but could not close the deal with the season on the line.

Here's how it happened:

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After Michigan fumbled a punt at its 44, Jase McClellan raced 34 yeard to put Alabama up 7-0 with still 9:41 left in the opening quarter. McCellan missed the SECCG but returned from his injury vs. the Wolverines.

Michigan responded with a 75-yard march to tie matters at 7 on an 8-yard pass from JJ McCarthy to Blake Corum late in the opening quarter.

Michigan took a 13-7 lead on a 38-yard TD pass from JJ McCarthy to Tyler Morris, but Bama responded with a 50-yard Will Reichard field goal. Michigan botched the PAT on its touchdown due to a bad snap.

Michigan led 12-10 at half. Jalen Milroe was sacked five times in the first 30 minutes.

In the second half, the Tide began to turn.

Milroe led a 55-yard drive that McClellan capped with a 4-yard run with 14:30 left in the game and Bama was up 17-13.

With 4:41 to go, Reichard booted a 52-yarder for a 20-13 lead and broke Leigh Tiffin's record for career UA field goals.

Michigan marched 75 yards to tie the game and forced a Bama punt. James Burnip's boomer pinned the Wolverines on thier one-yard line and the game headed to overtime.

Michigan sdored easily on a Blake Corum run.

On fourth-and-goal form the 3, Milroe tried a quarterback draw and the Wolverines stoopped him. Ball game. End of season.

Alabama finished 12-2.

 

Iconic Photos From Alabama's 18 National Championships

Claimed or recognized, no FBS football program has more national championships than the Tide. Look back on all 18 titles in Alabama history with these photos.

Gallery Credit: Jacob Harrison

 

 

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