Alabama Loses 27-20 to Michigan in Semifinal, TCU Awaits in Championship

In the College Football Playoff Semifinal Rose Bowl Game, Alabama lost 27-20 to Michigan in overtime. Alabama's quarterback Jalen Milroe was stopped short of the goal line in a crucial play that ended Alabama's season. Despite the loss, Alabama coach Nick Saban expressed pride in the team's season. The result secured Michigan's spot in the championship game against TCU on January 8, 2023, in Inglewood, California.