There was plenty to talk about during Michigan’s ReliaQuest Bowl upset win over Alabama. Here’s a look at some of the best reactions from social media to the game and Michigan’s performance:
As expected, there was plenty to talk about during Michigan’s upset win over Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Here’s a collection of some of the best reactions from social media to the game and Michigan’s performance:
Although they’re not playing today, Bryce Underwood and a few other 2025 signees watched their future teammates in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood and WR Andrew Marsh ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl pic.twitter.com/cU3ZYbxswu
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) December 31, 2024
The start of the game featured a torrential downpour, but Michigan’s defense was able to set the offense up with two short fields, leading to two field goals and a 6-0 lead.
Michigan has 24 total yards of offense thus far, but a pair of scoring drives. Zvada with another to put them up 6-0 with 5:52 left in the quarter.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) December 31, 2024
Pouring here. But UM sideline is enjoying pic.twitter.com/nPw89kLlYg
— angelique (@chengelis) December 31, 2024
After a Jalen Milroe interception, Michigan took advantage of the short field with a touchdown pass from Davis Warren to Fred Moore.
#GoBlue | ESPN pic.twitter.com/TukwFvJ8C4
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 31, 2024
Michigan’s defense was feasting even without several key contributors. Wink Martindale’s unit came to play in this one.
Michigan’s defense is playing without several upcoming NFL Draft picks and they’ve got Alabama’s starting offense in hell.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) December 31, 2024
Alabama’s guys played to put more on film for NFL scouts, but it’s Michigan’s defensive line feasting without three starters.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) December 31, 2024
Back-to-back solid drives from Alabama’s offense at the end of the first half made things much more interesting. Michigan led 16-10 at the break.
FIELD GOAL: After an unneeded Michigan timeout, Alabama hits the Wolverines with consecutive 41-yard plays to make it to UM’s 6-yard line with 19 seconds to go. The Tide settle for a field goal, but got 3 more points than the Wolverines needed to allow
Michigan 16, Alabama 10
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) December 31, 2024
Davis Warren suffered a leg injury on a sack in the third quarter. He was replaced by Alex Orji the rest of the game.
Michigan QB Davis Warren went back into the locker room after being tackled early in the third quarter against Alabama. pic.twitter.com/WGmWXZUat3
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 31, 2024
With Alabama once again in Michigan territory, Brandyn Hillman and the defense came up big to force the second turnover on downs of the afternoon.
Brandyn Hillman is going to be a good one. Nice pass break-up on third down. Incomplete pass on fourth down. Michigan will take over up 16-10, 12:38 remaining. #GoBlue
— Chris Balas (@Balas_Wolverine) December 31, 2024
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) December 31, 2024
Making the most of his opportunity, running back Jordan Marshall hit the 100-yard mark in his first career start.
Jordan Marshall has officially hit the 100-yard mark in his first start. Prior to today, the former top-100 recruit had 8 carries for 20 rushing yards in his collegiate career.
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) December 31, 2024
Alabama had some late life, as a 38-yard punt return from Ryan Williams set the Tide up with solid field position with just over two minutes to play.
Ryan Williams is just a human highlight reel pic.twitter.com/7v6DQLAqXo
— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 31, 2024
Michigan held on and will enter the offseason with a ton of momentum, defeating Alabama 19-13 — it’s second victory over the Tide in 2024.
What a way to close the year!#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/M4JOm8rFET
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 31, 2024