Michigan Beats Alabama 27–20 in Overtime on Blake Corum’s TD Run to Reach National Title Game

Blake Corum (2) of the Michigan Wolverines scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2024. Harry How/Getty Images

PASADENA, Calif.—Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27–20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday.

Michigan’s defense ended only the second overtime game in the 110 editions of the Rose Bowl when Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was emphatically stopped for no gain when he attempted to sneak up the middle on fourth down from the Michigan 3.