The Michigan Wolverines won their first College Football Playoff game on Monday with a miraculous comeback against Alabama, scoring the game’s last two touchdowns for a 27-20 victory in overtime.
The Wolverines defense dominated the first half, sacking Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe on five of his 15 dropbacks and holding the Crimson Tide under 100 total yards of offense in the first two quarters.
A slow day on offense and some special teams blunders meant Michigan only led by three at halftime, however, and Alabama’s offense started to churn in the last two quarters. The Crimson Tide scored a touchdown to retake the lead and kicked a long field goal to extend the lead to 20-13, forcing Michigan’s hand in the final five minutes.
The Wolverines offense responded, however. Blake Corum and Roman Wilson led the Michigan offense down the field, exchanging big plays before Wilson caught the game-tying touchdown on a flat route.
Corum took his turn with a touchdown rumble in overtime, and the Michigan defensive line stuffed Alabama on fourth down a few minutes later to punch their ticket to the national title.
Here are the best photos from Michigan’s victory.