Alabama, the first team left out of the College Football Playoff, was favored by more than two touchdowns but was stymied on offense.

Dominic Zvada kicked four goals and Davis Warren threw a touchdown pass before leaving with a knee injury as Michigan notched a 19-13 victory over No. 11 Alabama in the

The Wolverines started the year playing Alabama on Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl, but with both teams starting anew with brand new head coaches, they both fell short of expectations and are playing again on Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, at the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa.