The game snapped Alabama’s streak of 10-win seasons that dated back to the 2008 season. Kalen DeBoer’s first season in charge after Nick Saban’s retirement ended 9-4. After the game, Crimson Tide players said they continued to have full faith in the coaching staff.

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer had every reason to play backup QB Ty Simpson in a ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan. He explains why he never did.

Alabama football was heavily favored and had every advantage in the ReliaQuest Bowl, and still flopped in a turnover-filled loss to Michigan.