Alabama's quarterback, Jalen Milroe, fell 2 yards short in overtime against Michigan in the CFP semifinal at the Rose Bowl. Nick Saban criticized the final play, a QB draw, saying it was a bad call. Saban and Milroe defended the play, acknowledging that it was similar to a 2-point play but lacked successful blocking. Milroe was sacked often early in the game and was stopped on the final play in overtime, leading to Alabama's loss to Michigan.
Nick Saban, QB Jalen Milroe defend Alabama's failed fourth-down call in overtime Rose Bowl loss to Michigan https://t.co/6lQy0JHZ4S
Alabama QB Jalen Milroe was sacked often early and stopped on the Rose Bowl Game's final play in overtime. https://t.co/d8CWBoViqy via @ladailynews
Nick Saban and Jalen Milroe break down final play of Rose Bowl loss "The ball was on the 3-yard line, which is just like a 2-point play, but we didn't get it blocked." 🔗: https://t.co/3osD6ytZGA https://t.co/z4TFd1wmLe
Nick Saban on the Jalen Milroe QB draw on the final play of Alabama's Rose Bowl loss to Michigan. https://t.co/tavyTQYNeB
"The fact that it didn't work made it a really bad call." - Nick Saban on the Jalen Milroe QB draw on the final play of Alabama's Rose Bowl loss to Michigan. #CFBPlayoff https://t.co/UnNYJHiBrT
Jalen Milroe nearly rallies Alabama, but falls 2 yards short in OT against Michigan in CFP semifinal at the Rose Bowl. https://t.co/mGIXcv5UXG