"WTF was that!!!": HoFer Shannon Sharpe calls out Alabama HC Nick Saban over last play of Rose Bowl loss

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe reacted to the dramatic ending of the Rose Bowl matchup between football giants Michigan and Alabama. Sharpe disagreed with Alabama coach Nick Saban's play call after taking a late timeout.

Alabama took an early lead, but Michigan reversed the tide to lead 13-10. The close matchup continued in the second half, a 20-20 tie sending the game to overtime.

Trailing 27-20, Saban used Alabama's only overtime timeout before calling a run play. Unless the ball is on the one-yard line or less, the typical fourth and goal play would be a pass.

Perhaps Saban didn’t trust his quarterback to throw the ball, as Jalen Milroe had fumbled the ball and Michigan recovered in a scramble earlier in the game.

"WTF was that!! You took a timeout 2 run that play?? Oh my Lord," Sharpe tweeted.

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How Michigan beat Alabama in the Rose Bowl

Michigan set the tone quickly in overtime, scoring on a Blake Corum run to go up 27-20.

College overtime rules differ from the NFL and Alabama had the chance to level the scores. Alabama got the ball close to the Michigan goal line and had a fourth and goal play. Jalen Milroe called his own number and sprinted ahead but was instantly tackled for a loss by a horde of Michigan defensive linemen, bringing the game to an end.

Michigan will now take on the winner of Texas versus Washington for the national championship.