Undefeated Michigan Faces Alabama in Tightly Contested Rose Bowl

Alabama's Milroe and Michigan's Defense Key Factors in CFP Semifinal Showdown

Michigan is undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the country, while Alabama is coming off winning the SEC and beat Georgia, something no other team has done in three seasons.
Michigan's defense has been doing work all season, allowing 9.5 points per game, the fewest in the country.
Alabama's offense has been on a roller coaster this year as quarterback Jalen Milroe has grown into the position as a first-year starter, racking up 35 total touchdowns (23 passing, 12 rushing).
Michigan has been in the CFP each of the last two years and has lost in the semifinals both times, while Alabama has been a mainstay in the CFP, with this being their eighth appearance and they are 6-1 in semifinals.
If Alabama beats Michigan, it will mark the first time that a team has beaten the No. 1-ranked team nationally in consecutive games in the same season.