It's a new year and a new reality for Alabama football. After hearing arguments for why Alabama should've been chosen for the College Football Playoff over SMU, Indiana or any playoff team without the pedigree of Alabama,

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide are fresh off finishing the worst college football season that fans have seen since Nick Saban's first year back in 2007. The Tide finished 9-4 on the year following a disappointing,

Alabama football went out with a whimper in the first season without Nick Saban manning the sidelines. Kalen DeBoer and the new-look Crimson Tide suffered a disappointing 19-13 defeat at the hands of Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Alabama had three turnovers in four plays at one point in the first quarter, in which Michigan gained possession inside the Crimson Tide 's 30-yard line each time. Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe threw an interception and fumbled twice in the first quarter, which ultimately was the difference on Tuesday.

Michigan earned a huge 19-13 win against No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday. The shorthanded Wolverines, who were down several key players due to both opt outs and the transfer portal, led wire-to-wire after taking advantage of numerous Alabama mistakes in the first quarter.