the Michigan Wolverines They finished 2024 the same way they started: with a win over Alabama.
Michigan upset the Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on New Year's Eve to end its season with a three-game winning streak, which included an upset over rival Ohio State.
Confetti flies as Michigan celebrates after beating Alabama to win the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
The 19-13 win comes almost a year after Michigan's win Alabama defeated in overtime in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day to advance to the national championship game where Jim Harabough and JJ McCarthy would lead the Wolverines to victory before departing for the NFL.
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according to detroit Free Press, The win marks the first time a college football program has defeated Alabama twice in the same calendar year.
But 2024 has been a tough year for Alabama coach Calen DeBoer, who coached Washington to the CFB Final.
Michigan defensive end Derek Moore (8) recovers a fumble by Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
After being disappointed to be left out of the CFP's expanded 12-team field, Alabama was the favorite heading into Tuesday's game. But Michigan's defense is led by the former New York Giants defensive coordinator where are you martindale, He shut down Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, sacking him five times and forcing three turnovers.
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Dominik Zvada kicked four field goals and Davis Warren threw a first-half touchdown pass to Frederick Moore, but it was Michigan's defense that secured the win.
Michigan wide receiver Frederic Moore (3) passes Alabama defensive back Domani Jackson (1) during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Alabama had a chance to win it on the final drive, but on fourth-and-10 in the red zone, Melroe was shut down. He finished 16 of 32 for 192 yards, one touchdown and an interception.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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