For the first time since Jan. 1, 1998, Michigan celebrated a Rose Bowl victory after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in overtime, 27-20. This was as hard fought a victory as anyone could imagine, and at certain points looked like might not come.
The Wolverines led the game, 13-10, at the half, but a litany of unforced errors — mainly on special teams — made it seem like Michigan’s lead should have been much bigger. After falling behind 17-13 in the fourth quarter with the offense sputtering, it looked like Michigan would soon be 0-3 in the College Football Playoff.