In about three weeks, Nick Saban will lead the Alabama Crimson Tide into Pasadena for their College Football Playoff semifinal against Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl.
The contest between the two heavyweight programs is sure to draw one of the largest audiences in college football history. With a spot in the national championship on the line, the stakes are high.
It is hard to imagine this game not delivering an instant classic, but we have seen some semifinal matchups not go as planned, with one team dominating the other.
As we continue to anticipate the marque matchup, let’s take a look at five bold predictions for Alabama’s Rose Bowl matchup against Michigan.