Earlier this week the Alabama Crimson Tide took the field for the ReliaQuest Bowl as a massive favorite over the Michigan Wolverines. With star quarterback

Alabama had three turnovers in four plays at one point in the first quarter, in which Michigan gained possession inside the Crimson Tide 's 30-yard line each time. Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe threw an interception and fumbled twice in the first quarter, which ultimately was the difference on Tuesday.

Alabama’s starting running back, Jam Miller did not have as much success running the ball against Michigan, with the Crimson Tide rushing for only a combined 68 yards altogether. Miller averaged a total of 2.7 yards per carry on his 10 rushes for 27 yards, while the running back hauled in a trio of receptions for 36 yards as well.

Three early turnovers doomed the Crimson Tide from the start as Alabama's 16-year streak of at least 10 wins ends.

Alabama football appears to have filled the vacancy on its coaching staff, after Colin Hitschler’s departure. Chuck Morrell, who had worked as a special assistant to the head coach in 2024 for the Crimson Tide,

This news matters to Wisconsin because Hitschler was one of Luke Fickell’s top assistants and leading recruiters before leaving the Badgers for the Crimson Tide after the 2023 season. The veteran assistant coached under Fickell at Cincinnati as a quality control coach (2018),