In a significant College Football Playoff game, the Michigan Wolverines have taken a lead against the Alabama Crimson Tide, marking a historic moment for the team as this is the first time they have led in a playoff game. The Wolverines' defense has been particularly effective, sacking Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe four times. At the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 7-7, but Michigan managed to pull ahead to 13-7 with 3:49 left in the first half. Despite this, Alabama narrowed the gap just before halftime with a successful 50-yard field goal by Will Reichard, making the score 13-10 in favor of Michigan. The field goal was a critical moment for Alabama as it followed a strong defensive play by Michigan that halted one of Alabama's better drives of the game. The halftime score stands at Michigan 13, Alabama 10, with Alabama set to receive the ball at the start of the second half.
Halftime: Michigan 13, Alabama 10 It's felt like a Michigan domination, but the early turnover turning into 7 for Alabama means Alabama is far from out of it.
Halftime: Michigan 13 Alabama 10 Alabama will receive the ball to start the second half https://t.co/dLCNUS4lSc
That first few minutes was an absolute disaster, maybe the worst yet of the CFP trips for Michigan. Since then, utter domination. Wolverines up 13-10 at the half over Alabama.
A timely Michigan sack cuts short one of Alabama's better drives of the game. Crimson Tide settle for a 50-yard field goal with :07 remaining in the second quarter. Wolverines still lead, 13-10. Alabama gets the ball to begin the second half.
Will Reichard is good from 50. Michigan 13, Alabama 10.
Alabama's field goal is good from 50 yards out and it's Michigan 13, Bama 10 with seven seconds left. Tide get the ball to start the second half.
Alabama's field goal attempt is good. Michigan leads Alabama 13-10 with with seven seconds left before halftime.
Alabama's 50-yard field goal is good. It's 13-0 Michigan with seven seconds to go until halftime.
Will Reichard's kick from 50 yards out is good and Alabama cuts Michigan's lead to 13-10 just before halftime.
Will Reichard's 50-yard field goal is good, and Alabama cuts Michigan's lead to 13-10 late in the first half.
Michigan 13, Alabama 7 with 3:49 to play in first half. Milroe has been sacked four times. Tide have managed just two first downs. No secret to this one. Wolverines are pushing the Tide around in the line of scrimmage.
For the first time in CFP history, the Michigan Wolverines have a lead in the playoff. Michigan's up 13-7 on Alabama with 3:49 left in the first half.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, MICHIGAN HAS A LEAD IN A COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME
Michigan leads Alabama, 7-7.
Heavy, heavy pressure from Michigan so far. The Wolverines are finding plenty of success against the Alabama offensive line. They've already sacked QB Jalen Milroe four times.
END OF THE FIRST QUARTER: Alabama 7 Michigan 7 https://t.co/dLCNUS4lSc