Alabama ended the season last week with a disappointing loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

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

Alabama had three turnovers in four plays at one point in the first quarter, in which Michigan gained possession inside the Crimson Tide 's 30-yard line each time. Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe threw an interception and fumbled twice in the first quarter, which ultimately was the difference on Tuesday.

TheWolverine.comcaught up with Bama Online‘s Charlie Potter for insight on the Alabama Crimson Tide before its game against Michigan Wolverines footballin the Dec. 31 ReliaQuest Bowl. Potter broke down the Crimson Tide and made a final score prediction.

A year removed from winning the national championship, Michigan finished its first season under Sherrone Moore with a victory setting the tone for a bright future. Moore replaced Jim Harbaugh after the former U of M coach left for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers last winter.

On Tuesday, the Alabama Crimson Tide lost to the Michigan Wolverines 19-13 in the ReliaQuest Bowl. It was a shocking result, as the Tide entered the game as 16-point favorites, and had pundits and fans across the sports world arguing that they had been snubbed from the playoff field.

No. 11 Alabama couldn’t overcome a disastrous first quarter in a 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide turned the ball over three times in a span of four plays during the opening 15 minutes as Michigan jumped out to a 16-0 lead.