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Alabama at Michigan
Dec 31, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
ReliaQuest Bowl
Away
Alabama
SEC

Final Score
13 - 19

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
94%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Michigan holds off Alabama 19-13
Michigan defeated Alabama 19-13 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 190-260 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 19-13. Dominic Zvada 30 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 190 total yards, 115 rushing yards, and 75 passing yards. Alabama finished with 260 total yards, including 68 on the ground and 192 through the air.
Michigan converted 5-17 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Michigan led 16-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dominic Zvada 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Dominic Zvada 30 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 6-0 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Dominic Zvada 21 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 16-0 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Dominic Zvada 45 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 3-0 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Davis Warren pass complete to Fredrick Moore for 13 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK) (Michigan led 13-0 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Robbie Ouzts for 25 yds for a TD (Graham Nicholson KICK) (Alabama led 7-16 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Graham Nicholson 24 yd FG GOOD (Alabama led 10-16 over Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
19-13
Michigan defeated Alabama.
Total yards
190-260
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
115
Michigan averaged 2.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
75
Michigan averaged 5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-17
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Alabama's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 190 | 260 |
| Passing Yards | 75 | 192 |
| Rushing Yards | 115 | 68 |
| First Downs | 13 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-15 | 16-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 38:12 | 21:48 |