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Alabama, tipped as a heavy favorite, failed to rise to the occasion. Quarterback Jalen Milroe completed only half of his passes for 190 yards and threw an interception—hardly the kind of performance required to claim a playoff spot. On the ground, Alabama's rushing game was almost non-existent, managing a paltry 68 yards on 29 attempts. If not for a single 41-yard rush, their average would have dipped below one yard per attempt.