Michigan Overcomes Alabama—and Current Historical past—to Attain Nationwide Title Recreation

PASADENA, Calif.—Michigan arrived on the Rose Bowl with loads of baggage. 

There was the coach, Jim Harbaugh, as soon as once more dogged by rumors that he’ll imminently depart for the Nationwide Soccer League, and with a dismal bowl sport document of 1 win in seven tries. There was its current historical past—two earlier journeys to the School Soccer Playoff that each resulted in losses. There have been the dual scandals, but to be resolved by the NCAA.