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In a thrilling Rose Bowl matchup, the University of Michigan staged a comeback against the University of Alabama, eventually winning in overtime.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy played a crucial role in the comeback, earning praise from head coach Jim Harbaugh, who called him the greatest quarterback to wear Michigan's colors.
"I've said it before, but right here, this is the greatest quarterback in University of Michigan - college football history," Harbaugh said.
"Got a long way to go to get where Tom Brady eventually got to, which is the GOAT.
"But in a college career there's been nobody at Michigan better than J.J. I know we talk about it an amalgamation of quarterbacks. He is that guy."
Harbaugh highlighted that the last quarterback to defeat Alabama in overtime was Tom Brady before McCarthy and the NFL legend didn't hesitate to respond.
"Go Blue!!! No doubt!!!," Brady said.
McCarthy's solid stat-line
Despite a slow start, McCarthy delivered impressive plays when needed, including a touchdown to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
Michigan secured the victory in overtime, and McCarthy finished the game with 17-of-27 es for 221 yards and three touchdowns.
The Wolverines' next challenge is the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Washington Huskies. McCarthy aims to prove his coach's statement by leading Michigan to a national title.