In a bowl game many consider inconsequential, Michigan coaches knew there are always consequences. Winning or losing on any stage to a team that you often have to recruit against is a big deal. With Michigan pulling out a 19-13 victory over an Alabama team many thought should have made the CFP,

Michigan’s offense didn’t have any drives of more than 50 yards and finished with a ReliaQuest Bowl-low 190 yards. Playing without its top two running backs, the Wolverines received a boost from true freshman Jordan Marshall, who made his first start and rushed for 100 yards on 23 carries.

Michigan QB Davis Warren said he suffered a torn ACL in the third quarter of Michigan’s ReliaQuest Bowl win over Alabama. Warren posted a picture of himself in a leg brace to social media on Saturday. Warren left the game and didn’t return after he was sacked near the sideline. He was replaced for the rest of the game by backup Alex Orji.