A relatively thin weather system passed through Tampa during the ReliaQuest Bowl, effectively appearing, screwing up Alabama's first quarter, and leaving.

Milroe mishandled a shotgun snap on Alabama’s first play of its second possession, and Michigan recovered at the Tide 19, resulting in Zvada’s 30-yard field goal. On the third Tide possession, Milroe’s short pass to the right was tipped — and intercepted — by Wesley Walker inside the 20.

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