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Takeaway: Michigan used an overwhelming defensive effort -- despite missing its five best players -- to upset double-digit favorite Alabama. The Crimson Tide had its streak of 16 consecutive double-digit win seasons broken in Year 1 under Kalen DeBoer, who replaced Nick Saban. Jalen Milroe had a game to forget, with three first-quarter turnovers -- two fumbles and an interception --- that led to 13 Michigan points, and ultimately made the difference in the outcome. Still, Alabama made its way back into the game in the second half and had a chance to win it at the end. But Milroe threw incomplete on fourth-and-10 from the Michigan 15. The win puts a huge bow on a season that felt like a letdown at times after winning the national championship. But the Wolverines beat rival Ohio State and then Alabama -- the team they beat in the CFP semifinals a year ago -- to give first-year coach Sherrone Moore two more signature victories. In addition to forcing the three turnovers, Michigan had five sacks and held the Crimson Tide to 68 yards rushing and 260 total yards despite missing opt-outs CB Will Johnson, DL Mason Graham, DL Kenneth Grant and DL Josaiah Stewart.
Takeaway: Michigan used an overwhelming defensive effort -- despite missing its five best players -- to upset double-digit favorite Alabama. The Crimson Tide had its streak of 16 consecutive double-digit win seasons broken in Year 1 under Kalen DeBoer, who replaced Nick Saban. Jalen Milroe had a game to forget, with three first-quarter turnovers -- two fumbles and an interception --- that led to 13 Michigan points, and ultimately made the difference in the outcome. Still, Alabama made its way back into the game in the second half and had a chance to win it at the end. But Milroe threw incomplete on fourth-and-10 from the Michigan 15. The win puts a huge bow on a season that felt like a letdown at times after winning the national championship. But the Wolverines beat rival Ohio State and then Alabama -- the team they beat in the CFP semifinals a year ago -- to give first-year coach Sherrone Moore two more signature victories. In addition to forcing the three turnovers, Michigan had five sacks and held the Crimson Tide to 68 yards rushing and 260 total yards despite missing opt-outs CB Will Johnson, DL Mason Graham, DL Kenneth Grant and DL Josaiah Stewart.
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