4. Michigan got hosed on two huge calls, but …
Michigan didn’t lose because of the two massive whiffs by the officials.
That was targeting … maybe.
It wasn’t a sure thing that Michigan was going to roll down the field in 27 seconds and win the game at the end, but it would’ve at least stayed alive after TCU had a questionable hit to end Michigan’s desperation final fourth down play.
But that wasn’t the real issue.
Down 14-3, JJ McCarthy hit Roman Wilson for what appeared to be a touchdown – he bobbled it, caught it, and fell into the end zone for a score. Instead, replay screwed up and called him down at the 1, Michigan fumbled away the next play, and TCU survived the moment instead of being up only 14-10.
But that was only a set back.
There were 96 points in the game, both teams had plenty of chances to make plays to change up the narrative, and in the end, Michigan lost because the defense couldn’t come up with a meaningful stop, the offensive line had its worst game of the season, and …
Those two calls didn’t help. It also didn’t help that …
Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff 5 Thoughts
5; Michigan was off from the start
4. Michigan got hosed on 2 calls, but …
3. TCU’s defensive front held up
2. The first College Football Playoff shocker
1. TC-freaking-U is in CFP National Championship