This could be a very interesting interesting game. These teams have contrasting styles. Washington is a high powered offense which uses the pass to set up the run. They rely on explosive plays. Michigan is a ball control team which uses the run to set up the pass. They do not rely on explosive plays. Michigans’s defense is probably the best Washington will face this season. Washington’s offense is probably the best Michigan will face this season. If Washington comes out fast and builds a two TD lead, I doubt Michigan can respond. If Michigan’s D line dominates like they did with Alabama and harasses Penix, it’s likely Washington falters. At some point after the game, win or lose, Jim Harbaugh will announce he’s stepping down and taking the head coaching position with the LA Chargers.
This now brings to question were the 4 best teams in the country in the playoffs? It's done and over and despite their record, I knew that WA could not handle a defense the likes of MI, Georgia or Bama But, WA got a look at what it's like to play in the big leagues. It's no different than what happened to TCU and Notre Dame when they made it to the championship game. They now know what they need to do to reach the next level.
Washington knows how to play in the big league of college football. They lost a game. They beat themselves in that game. Jeebus.
