It all comes down to just one game. All of the practices in the spring, the games in the fall, and now we have two teams remaining. So who will rise and cement themselves into college football history? College Wire senior editor Patrick Conn and Tyler Nettuno of LSU Tigers Wire and For The Win are here to get you ready for the big game.
Rose Bowl Recap—It was a close game but the Michigan Wolverines needed a late-game comeback to tie the game and eventually send it to overtime. Was this more of Michigan being a team of destiny or did Alabama fumble the bag?
Sugar Bowl Recap–The Texas Longhorns and Washington Huskies met for the second straight postseason. The result was the same, a win for UW. Michael Penix Jr. and the trio of receivers were just too much for the Longhorns, although they had a chance to win the game late. The win came at a cost for the Huskies, they are likely without running back Dillon Johnson for the title game.
College Football National Championship–The matchup is set. The Michigan Wolverines vs. the Washington Huskies. Two teams that are 14-0 and will share a conference in 2024. Can the Huskies repeat history and claim a national championship after defeating the Wolverines just as they did in 1991?
Reviewing the Crimson Tide–There is no reason for the Tide to hang their heads. You could argue that they played well above the expectations for this season. Still, there is plenty of work to do before they make another run in 2024. Alabama needs a serious upgrade on the offensive line.
Reviewing the Longhorns–It was quite the year for UT, they went from 8-5 and third place in 2022 to Big 12 champions in 2023. They leave the conference they called home since 1996 for the high-powered SEC in 2024. Can Sark do the unthinkable and take claim of the Horns’ new conference home in year one? Easier said than done.
Changes needed in CFB–The entire college football landscape is an absolute mess at this point. Teams were trying to finalize their early signing recruiting class in mid-December while simultaneously trying to manage their roster with so many transfers and getting ready for bowl season. The calendar needs work and if you ask Patrick, we need an FBS commissioner.
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