Total Yards
Michigan351
Alabama288
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Alabama at Michigan
Jan 1, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game Pres. by Prudential
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Alabama
SEC
Final Score
20 - 27
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Michigan
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan221
Alabama116
Rushing Yards
Michigan130
Alabama172
Turnovers
Michigan1
Alabama1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature64°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Alabama box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan27:41
Alabama32:19
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan holds off Alabama 27-20
Michigan defeated Alabama 27-20 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 351-288 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 27-20. Jase McClellan 34 Yd Run (Will Reichard Kick) came with {'seconds': 41, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 351 total yards, 130 rushing yards, and 221 passing yards. Alabama finished with 288 total yards, including 172 on the ground and 116 through the air.
Michigan converted 2-11 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Michigan led 13-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tyler Morris 38 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (PAT failed).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jase McClellan 34 Yd Run (Will Reichard Kick) (Alabama led 7-0 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Blake Corum 8 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick) (Michigan led 7-7 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Will Reichard 50 Yd Field Goal (Alabama led 10-13 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Morris 38 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (PAT failed) (Michigan led 13-7 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Will Reichard 52 Yd Field Goal (Alabama led 20-13 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Roman Wilson 4 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick) (Michigan led 20-20 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-20
Michigan defeated Alabama.
Total yards
351-288
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
130
Michigan averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
221
Michigan averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-11
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Alabama's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 351 | 288 |
| Passing Yards | 221 | 116 |
| Rushing Yards | 130 | 172 |
| First Downs | 15 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-11 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-25 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-27 | 16-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 27:41 | 32:19 |