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Jesse Minter goes in depth on Michigan’s game-winning, fourth down stop

Chris Balasby:Chris Balas01/01/24

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Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter had the right call at the right time in a Rose Bowl win. (Photo by Clayton Sayfie / TheWolverine.com)

Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees had a chess match going on heading into a fourth and goal play in overtime. The Crimson Tide needed a score to win, and both coordinators burned a timeout when the other lined up, trying to anticipate the other’s move.