Jim Harbaugh explains what went wrong in another meltdown vs. Ohio State, a 56-27 loss at Michigan Stadium, Nov. 30, 2019. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press
This time of year can be invaluable for a college football team.
Bowl practices are almost a preview of next season (especially for teams outside of the College Football Playoff). Coaches have a chance to evaluate younger players, and with the advent of the four-game redshirt rule, there's added incentive for freshmen (and other players who haven't played much) to earn playing time in the last game of the season without burning a year of eligibility.