Though No. 1 Michigan entered the game as a slight favorite over No. 4 Alabama, the Crimson Tide reached the end zone first after a Wolverines miscue and some creativity on the Tide’s part.
After holding Michigan’s offense to only three plays on the opening drive of the game, Alabama also went three-and-out. However, the Wolverines muffed the Alabama punt and the Tide recovered. A few plays later, the Tide got to the end zone after Milroe fumbled the snap, handed it off to Jase McClellan, who then sped his way into the end zone.
Fans were quick to react on social media to Alabama’s first touchdown of the Rose Bowl.