ReliaQuest Bowl: Michigan vs. Alabama – 1st Quarter Recap
15:00 – Dominic Zvada’s opening kickoff goes out of bounds, giving Alabama strong starting field position at their own 35-yard line after the penalty. Michigan wins the toss and defers to the second half.
12:05 – Alabama’s opening drive ends with a turnover on downs. Michigan’s Derrick Moore sacks Jalen Milroe on a 4th down play at midfield. Wolverines take over at Alabama’s 44-yard line.
10:30 – Michigan quarterback Davis Warren keeps the drive alive with a key completion to Hogan Hansen on 3rd-and-7, moving the Wolverines into Alabama territory inside the 30-yard line.
8:15 – After the drive stalls on a 3rd-and-long, kicker Dominic Zvada drills a 45-yard field goal to put Michigan on the board.
Michigan 3, Alabama 0
8:10 – Rain begins to fall heavily, and Alabama QB Jalen Milroe fumbles the snap. Michigan’s Derrick Moore recovers at the Crimson Tide 24-yard line.
5:52 – Michigan capitalizes on the turnover with Zvada connecting on a 30-yard field goal after three straight runs fail to pick up a first down.
Michigan 6, Alabama 0
5:03 – Michigan’s Wesley Welker intercepts a Milroe pass, giving the Wolverines their second forced turnover of the quarter. Michigan takes over at the Alabama 15-yard line.
4:15 – Michigan QB Davis Warren delivers a perfect back-shoulder throw to Fredrick Moore in the end zone for a touchdown on 3rd down. Moore makes a spectacular grab to extend Michigan’s lead.
Michigan 13, Alabama 0
End of 1st Quarter Summary
Michigan’s defense dominates early, forcing two turnovers and making key stops in critical moments. The Wolverines take advantage of Alabama’s miscues, with Davis Warren connecting for a touchdown and kicker Dominic Zvada adding two field goals. Despite being shorthanded, Michigan takes a commanding lead over the Crimson Tide heading into the second quarter.
Score: Michigan 13, Alabama 0
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