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Michigan’s special teams performance vs. Alabama shredded on social media

Sydney Hunte

By Sydney Hunte

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Michigan’s special teams has been, well, less than special thus far in the Rose Bowl vs. Alabama.

Early in the 1st quarter after the Wolverines defense forced a 3-and-out on Alabama’s 1st possession, Semaj Morgan muffed a punt, which directly led to a Crimson Tide touchdown just a few plays later. The Wolverines were later able to take a 13-7 2nd-quarter lead on a pretty Tyler Morris run-after-catch, but missed the ensuing extra point.

The stats at halftime heavily favor the Wolverines as they lead 13-10: they have more than doubled the Tide’s offensive yardage (199-96) and have 9 1st downs to Alabama’s 5. They’ve also sacked Jalen Milroe 4 times.

But the Michigan special teams have been a problem. And there’s a chance that the miscues in that department could loom much larger as the Wolverines are looking to avoid a 3rd straight loss in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Here’s some of the social media reaction to Michigan’s special teams mistakes in the 1st half:

 

Sydney Hunte