Jim Harbaugh was hoping to end his winless skid in postseason bowl games in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Saturday.
After trailing 21-6 at halftime and a rollercoaster back-and-forth battle in the second half, the Wolverines needed one more to successful possession to sustain life at a chance to compete in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Michigan was trailing 51-45 following an incomplete pass from Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy to Donovan Edwards on third down. On fourth down from their own 25-yard-line, McCarthy fumbled the snap.
