Total Yards
Alabama480
Michigan395
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Michigan at Alabama
Jan 1, 2020 • Completed • Neutral Site
VRBO CITRUS BOWL
Season 2019PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
16 - 35
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Alabama327
Michigan233
Rushing Yards
Alabama153
Michigan162
Turnovers
Alabama0
Michigan2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature66°F
Wind4 mph NW
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Alabama vs Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Alabama25:05
Michigan34:55
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama beats Michigan 35-16
Alabama defeated Michigan 35-16 in Week 1 of the 2019 postseason slate, finishing with a 480-395 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 35-16. Quinn Nordin 36 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 480 total yards, 153 rushing yards, and 327 passing yards. Michigan finished with 395 total yards, including 162 on the ground and 233 through the air.
Alabama converted 4-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Alabama led 14-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mac Jones pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 85 yds for a TD (Joseph Bulovas KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Quinn Nordin 36 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 10-7 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Shea Patterson pass complete to Nick Eubanks for 7 yds for a TD (Christian Turner KICK) (Michigan led 7-7 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Mac Jones pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 85 yds for a TD (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Alabama led 7-0 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Najee Harris run for 9 yds for a TD (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Alabama led 14-13 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Quinn Nordin 42 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 13-7 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Quinn Nordin 57 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 16-14 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-16
Alabama defeated Michigan.
Total yards
480-395
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
153
Alabama averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
327
Alabama averaged 13.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-18
Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 480 | 395 |
| Passing Yards | 327 | 233 |
| Rushing Yards | 153 | 162 |
| First Downs | 20 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-25 | 7-61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-25 | 17-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 25:05 | 34:55 |