Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was sacked five times and suffered three turnovers as the No. 11 Crimson Tide fell to unranked Michigan 19-13 in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida.
Alabama All-America safety Malachi Moore will miss the 11th-ranked Crimson Tide’s bowl game against Michigan with an injury that had plagued him much of the season.
Auburn remains No. 2 while Alabama rises to No. 6 in the latest AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll.
Alabama wasn’t chosen for the College Football Playoffs, but it now knows its bowl game destination.
The College Football Playoff committee took SMU’s wins over Alabama’s strength of schedule, picking the Mustangs for the final at-large spot in the tournament field on Sunday.
Alabama and SMU were Nos. 11 and 12, respectively, in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll, but the Mustangs edged out the Crimson Tide for the final spot in the College Football Playoffs.
Alabama has risen two places to No. 11 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll after its 28-14 victory over Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe passed for 256 yards and ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns to lead the No. 13 Crimson Tide to a 28-14 victory over Auburn Saturday in Tuscaloosa to keep the Crimson Tide’s playoff hopes alive.
Alabama and Auburn meet in an Iron Bowl where both teams are trying to close disappointing regular seasons in style.
The annual Iron Bowl is Saturday afternoon between Alabama and Auburn. This year’s game has fans on both sides a little nervous.
