Jalen Milroe has come under fire after the Alabama quarterback was seen posing for photos and videos shortly before suffering a nightmare against Michigan.
The No. 11 Crimson Tide was defeated 19-13 by Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida, on New Year's Eve.
Milroe completed 16 of 32 passes for 192 yards, one touchdown and one interception. But the quarterback had just 7 yards on 16 carries and suffered through an error-filled first quarter.
The redshirt junior was involved in three turnovers in four plays (a fumble, an interception and a sack) that allowed Michigan to take a 16-0 lead.
Shortly before the game, a video surfaced of Milroe standing near the tunnel at Raymond James Stadium. He was wearing headphones and a designer hoodie.
The quarterback posed with his hands behind his back and his head bowed, while a photographer and a cameraman took pictures and footage of him, respectively.
Jalen Milroe has been criticized after posing for photos and videos before facing Michigan
Then he went out onto the field to join his teammates.
The video resurfaced after Alabama's loss and many fans picked on Milroe during his difficult afternoon.
Others, meanwhile, said they hoped this signaled the end of his time with the Crimson Tide.
'Does that help you complete?' one fan joked.
“He always has to come out and pose for the cameras before every game. I can't help it,” said a third.
“If he starts next year, I'm done with this team forever,” another added, while another Alabama fan said, “He needs to leave now.”
After the game, Milroe addressed his future amid speculation that he will enter the 2025 NFL draft instead of returning to college.
“For now, I'm going to try to absorb this moment, today, and not try to focus on any future projects,” he said.