Michael Penix Jr. was undoubtedly one of the best quarterbacks in the nation this season and finished as Heisman runner-up because of it. Penix Jr. leads the nation in passing yards with 4,648 and has thrown 35 touchdowns with nine interceptions.
When No. 1 Michigan (14-0) faces No. 2 Washington (14-0) in the national championship on Monday night, something will have to give against Penix Jr. versus the Michigan defense. Michigan ranks No. 2 in passing yards allowed and Washington ranks No. 1 in passing offense.
At the national championship media day on Saturday, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh detailed the threat that Penix Jr.