Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 19–13 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 13, Michigan Wolverines 19.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	9	0	3	13
Michigan Wolverines	15	0	0	3	19

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Davis Warren (Michigan) — 72.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +3.06 EPA
• Alex Orji (Michigan) — 4.0 yds · -1.77 EPA/play -5.32 EPA
• Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 134.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.59 EPA/play -22.27 EPA

Rushing

• Jordan Marshall (Michigan) — 98.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Benjamin Hall (Michigan) — 28.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 66.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Germie Bernard (Alabama) — 4 rec · 80.0 yds +1.69 EPA
• Semaj Morgan (Michigan) — 4 rec · 5.0 yds -0.65 EPA
• Fredrick Moore (Michigan) — 3 rec · 37.0 yds +1.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Davis Warren	Michigan	13	69.2%	72	1	+0.24	+3.06
Alex Orji	Michigan	3	66.7%	4	0	-1.77	-5.32
Jalen Milroe	Alabama	38	39.5%	134	1	-0.59	-22.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Alabama	Michigan
Plays	62	64
EPA / play	-0.503	-0.306
Total EPA	-31.17	-19.57
Success rate	35.5%	21.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.586	-0.141
Rush EPA / play	-0.371	-0.361
Yards	255	203

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Alabama	6	9	-5.13	Ended
Q1	Michigan	6	17	-2.09	Field goal
Q1	Alabama	1	-6	-5.57	Fumble
Q1	Michigan	3	7	-2.24	Field goal
Q1	Alabama	2	3	-4.69	Interception
Q1	Michigan	3	16	+2.10	Pass TD
Q1	Alabama	1	-14	-5.43	Fumble
Q1	Michigan	3	3	-2.14	Field goal
Q1	Alabama	6	10	-2.20	Punt
Q2	Michigan	8	29	-0.61	Punt
Q2	Alabama	6	3	-2.10	Punt
Q2	Michigan	3	4	-2.01	Punt
Q2	Alabama	4	63	+6.36	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan	7	34	-0.08	Punt
Q2	Alabama	7	90	+2.02	Field goal
Q2	Michigan	9	12	-4.17	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Fumble (-5.57 EPA)
2. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Fumble (-5.43 EPA)
3. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass to Robbie Ouzts for a touchdown (25 yards) (+4.22 EPA)
4. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass intercepted (-3.8 EPA)
5. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Alex Orji pass intercepted (-3.56 EPA)
6. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe sacked for a loss of 11 yards (4th & 4) (-3.48 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Davis Warren pass to Fredrick Moore for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.19 EPA)
8. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Penalty (3rd & 9) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (19–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Davis Warren (Michigan) — 72.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Michigan at -0.306 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines?

Alabama Crimson Tide 13, Michigan Wolverines 19 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 13–19.

Where can I find the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677102.

Who led Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Davis Warren (Michigan) led passers with 72.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Alabama Crimson Tide at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.