Henning, have a statistical edge on Georgia’s Kearis Jackson and Kenny McIntosh as well.Įdge: Michigan Kirby Smart, Jim Harbaugh Getty, AP Coaching Michigan’s returners, Blake Corum and A.J. Georgia shouldn’t have issues there either - Jack Podlesny hasn’t missed a field goal since Oct.
Michigan’s Jake Moody won the Lou Groza Award as the nation’s best kicker, making every one of his extra point attempts and 22 of 24 field goals. Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill’s status is in doubt, so that’s something the Bulldogs could exploit, but there’s still a lot on Bennett’s shoulders. Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo are two genuine game-wreckers on the edge for Michigan, and if the Wolverines can get Georgia into third-and-long situations, it’s a question as to whether Bennett can get them out of it. But there’s a bright spotlight on quarterback Stetson Bennett IV, who was intercepted twice in the SEC championship game, against the stalwart Michigan defense. Georgia can run the ball, too - James Cook and Zamir White are no slouches - and Brock Bowers is a matchup nightmare at tight end. Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson at center of Wolverines’ revitalization This will come down to the line of scrimmage. Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara is far from a liability, but he’s not going to beat the Bulldogs the same way. The Bulldogs didn’t give up more than 17 points in a game all season until the SEC title game, when Alabama’s Bryce Young picked them apart for 42. That’s how they got here - by beating Ohio State and Iowa into submission. The Wolverines’ offensive identity is based around running the ball and being more physical than their opponents. The matchup that will decide the game is in the trenches: Michigan’s Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line versus a Georgia front seven that might be the best in the country. The Post’s Ethan Sears breaks down the Orange Bowl (Friday, 7:30 p.m., ESPN) between No.
But on Saturday, the defense couldn’t hold the Crimson Tide. Alabama had 536 yards of total offense, while Georiga had 449.Necessary College Football Playoff expansion long-overdueīig changes are coming to the College Football PlayoffĬollege football’s new landscape: ‘It’s the Power 2 and everyone else’Ĭollege Football Playoff Board of Managers discuss drastic possible change The Bulldogs have relied heavily on their defense doing all the work this season, and for 12 games, it did. Georgia was in the College Football Playoff no matter what happened on Saturday, but what transpired in Atlanta was very eye-opening. Georgia, who is also 12-1, suffered their first loss of the season on Saturday in the SEC Championship game to Alabama, 41-24. A quick look at Michigan football’s next opponent On Saturday, despite some second-quarter struggles on offense, Michigan defeated Iowa 42-3 to win the Big Ten title, also Jim Harbaugh’s first as head coach.Īll of this got Michigan to 12-1 and a spot in the College Football Playoff as one of the best four teams in the country. Headed into ‘The Game,’ everything was on the line-a trip to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship game. Michigan dominated the Buckeyes in a 42-27 victory Jim Harbaugh’s first over Ohio State has the head coach at Michigan. They couldn’t lose again if they wanted to make the College Football Playoff. The Wolverines have arguably played a playoff game every week since losing to Michigan State on Halloween weekend. How Michigan football got to the College Football Playoff
Both games will be on New Year’s Eve at 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Michigan will play Georgia at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. Georiga is ranked #3, and Cincinnati is #4.Īlabama will play Cincinnati at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. The final College Football Playoff rankings put the Wolverines at #2 behind #1 Alabama. Michigan football and Jim Harbaugh have finally done it they have won the Big Ten title and are headed to the College Football Playoff.
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