Alabama 41, Michigan 14: Alabama 41, Michigan 14: A comprehensive guide to our coverage
Alabama tight end Michael Williams celebrates a touchdown as Michigan's Jake Ryan looks on.
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Little went the Wolverines' way all night in the Cowboys Classic in Arlington, Texas against defending national champion Alabama. The Crimson Tide had a 31-0 lead before Michigan even got on the board.
The Wolverines did manage to eventually score and kept Alabama out of the end zone to an extent, but the game was never close after the first quarter. By the end, it was easier to count which Michigan players had been injured during the game than had a significant impact on the outcome.
It was a rough way to start the season for the Wolverines who had starter after starter come off the field injured throughout the game as the Crimson Tide kept rolling along.
Post-Game Coverage
- Boxscore
- Kyle Meinke column: Michigan exposed against Alabama, showing it is not among nation's elite
- Game story: Horrendous first half stops Michigan football team in 41-14 loss to No. 2 Alabama
- Kyle Meinke grades the Wolverines: Michigan's use of Denard Robinson among lowlights in ugly loss
- Now it's your turn to grade Michigan's performance on offense, defense, special teams, coaching and overall
- Did Michigan miss Fitz Toussaint on Saturday? Brady Hoke says that's hypothetical
- Bright spot: Jeremy Gallon posts career night for otherwise anemic Michigan offense
- Michigan-Alabama combine for plenty of Cowboys Classic records in 41-14 Tide victory
- Status of injured Michigan cornerback Blake Countess, offensive tackle Taylor Lewan unknown
- Photo Gallery: Images from the Michigan vs. Alabama Cowboys Classic
- With Gallery: Fans pack Michigan Stadium for 'Go Blue in the Big House' pep rally
In-Game coverage
Pre-Game Coverage
- Starting kick returner Josh Furman left home for Michigan's opener
- ESPN's Desmond Howard picks Michigan, Lee Corso and guest Jerry Jones like Alabama
- AL.com readers predict a Crimson Tide beatdown
- Mega guide to the Michigan vs. Alabama Cowboys Classic
- Ball State 37, Eastern Michigan 26: Story
- Big Ten scorebard
- Top 25 scoreboard
Pete Cunningham covers sports for AnnArbor.com.
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