TAMPA, Fla. — No one, and we mean no one, thought Michigan football stood much of a chance in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama. The Crimson Tide were hoping for an invitation to the College Football Playoff and were looking for revenge against the Wolverines after the 30-24 win in the Rose Bowl a calendar year ago.
But wet and slippery conditions early, mixed with dominant defensive line play meant Alabama turned the ball over early and often. The Wolverines capitalized and then held on for dear life.
It came down to the end, much like the last meeting, and the maize and blue prevailed, winning the ReliaQuest Bowl, 19-13. They finish 8-5 in Sherrone Moore’s first year.
WolverinesWire’s Isaiah Hole was on the sidelines to capture the action. Here are our favorite pictures from the game.