After falling flat in the College Football Playoff semifinals the last two years, the Michigan Wolverines finally exorcised their bowl demons and defeated Alabama in the Rose Bowl to punch their ticket to the National Championship.
What awaits them in Houston is a gunslinger by the name of Michael Penix Jr. He has thrown for more than 4,500 yards this season and 35 touchdowns, and also has this year’s Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line, which has only allowed 10 sacks all season. On top of all that, Penix is surrounded by some of the most talented receivers in the nation.