The first CFP semifinal on New Year’s Day was the Rose Bowl between Alabama and Michigan.
The Tide got on the scoreboard first when Jase McClellan scored on a 34-yard run to complete a 44-yard drive.
Alabama takes the lead with a spectacular 34-yard dash by Jase McClellan! 🏈💨 Their offense is in full swing as they set the tone early in the game.
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Michigan countered with a 10-play, 75-yard drive that saw Blake Corum catch his first TD pass of the season.
The toss from J.J. McCarthy was good for 8 yards.
The Rose Bowl went to the second quarter knotted at 7.
Michigan is 30-0 over the last three seasons when Blake Corum scores a touchdown 👀 pic.twitter.com/ERtlyyw9dC
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