Michigan vs Washington - National Championship Prediction (Late Kick Cut)

I couldn't understand why the books opened this line at only Michigan -4. I jacked it up and took the Michigan Wolverines -7.5 (+130) to cover against the Washington Huskies in the National Championship Game. Penix demonstrated he was nothing short of sensational but the Michigan Defense should come to life. He shouldn't be able to shred them up like he did with Texas.

I’m a GA fan, but go Blue

So much factors into the result of a football game that I don't understand how people can be so confident in the predicted outcome. Then people get upset and make excuses when the game doesn't go the way they predicted. Officiating, injuries, little mistakes, it's all apart of the game. May the team who makes the most right and timely adjustments win the chip

Unpopular take, but I don't think this game plays out much differently than the same match-up 2 years ago. Jim doesn't care about style points. He is perfectly comfortable putting on the most boring national championship show we've ever seen. Ground and pound. Run it 40 times, burn the clock, and dare washington to do a damn thing about it. I don't think they can.

Washington's run defense is 130th in success rate. Michigan should be able to dominate time of possession and keep Washington offense off the field. Also, Michigan has 2nd best pass defense. Don't get me wrong, Washington will be able to move the ball. I just don't think they will see the same as their previous success.

Michigan will NOT be baited into not running the ball haha. Have you met Michigan's coach?

Two teams will show up, meet on the field and one of them will walk away as the winner. Hard to tell which one. Perhaps, Michigan because of its rushing and defense. Perhaps, Washington with it incendiary passing attack. That is why we wish fervently for a game like this to end the season. I am a very long Washington fan, 65 years. But, I feel no impulse to put down the opposition. Michigan deserves to be here and so does Washington. Let the games go on!!!!!

It comes down to both D-lines and secondary in my opinion. Whoever is better wins the games.

Thank you having terrible luck with this and picking Michigan. Go Purple (I’m a buckeye fan)

I see I was proven very wrong about Washington defeating Michigan in an amazing competitive championship game mainly because the Wolverines never trailed in the championship game. While the Huskies did make it a dramatic close game in the second quarter by scoring a critical touchdown, it was futile because the Huskies couldn’t get the game tied. Any realistic hope of a successful Huskies comeback was ended when the Wolverines had a long return for an interception. Also the Wolverines scored 10 points from 2 turnovers created by the Wolverines defense. Michigan was the better team which doesn’t surprise me because I was proven very wrong by Michigan for how Washington wins the game. The Wolverines did have a great game running the football including 2 touchdowns in the 1st half, it was fruitless that Penix had a great game throwing mainly because the Wolverines defense got pressure on him and because of creating 2 turnovers, the Wolverines did execute more great plays, and the Wolverines scored first which forced the Huskies to have to comeback. I’m happy as a Huskies fan that they gave great effort to attempt to comeback instead of just quit after being faced with adversity. As a Huskies fan it’s a great 2023 season that is very bittersweet because the Wolverines impressively outplayed the Huskies in the National Championship game.

Never believe what Hulk Hogan says. EVER

Really great analysis, Josh! In summary ... Push: Michigan's not stellar pass O vs Washington's not stellar pass D. Push: Michigan's stellar D vs Washington's stellar O. Michigan edge (on paper): Michigan's rushing O vs. Washington's rushing D. On paper, Michigan has the edge. Washington will have to flip the script on one of the above.

As a Michigan fan, I appreciate you embracing the wrongness. Every other pundit I've listened to who's been picking against Michigan like you have haven't said a word about their wrongness.

Josh finally woke up, and picked Michigan! He wrongly picked Penn State, Ohio State, Alabama…I’m surprised he didn’t pick Iowa to beat Michigan! 😆😂🤣

Hate the huskies. I hope PF Chang was right on the 8th cookie. Is that really how this works?

This is the best CFP in memory ... from what I have seen so far ....any one of these teams, could have come out on top at the end. Thankfully, ...... no Cincy, No TCU, no FSU. I have a request for a topic after the CFP over ....with conferences of 16 - 18 teams ... how much harder will it be to create Dynasties ? So much will depend, doubly, on the schedule. 1. What teams you play and 2. What teams you play at home.... if you face your biggest challenges on the road ... and have your cupcakes at home, thats a tough season to get thru when your rival has the opposite. As to the pass comparison, here's how I see it ... Milroe never checks down to his 3rd receiver .... his long passes, for the most part came from when he leaves the pocket, the safety comes off his receiver... Milroe throws and the receiver has the room and time to run under an inaccurate throw.

I believe PF Chang's is letting us that Monday's game will be so good that we are all winners in watching. It's fair to compare Wash offense to Bama and OSU but the piece those offenses lack that Washington has is a experience playmaking QB in Penix. And in a close, give me Penix to close it out. UW 35 - UM 33

Josh, pretty new listener here. (UW fan) all I can say is you do a great job with your analysis and commentary whether I agree with you or not. 🙏🙏

This game will resemble my Buckeyes beating Oregon. A rugged, tough, run-first physical team vs a high-paced spread offense. Michigan can run the ball, and their defense is built to stop the run. I expect Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham to stuff Washington's run game. Dillon Johnson being banged up is a problem for Washington, because you need to run the ball if you want to beat Michigan. Alabama could, which is why they had a chance to win. Michigan has the secondary to slow down Washington's passing attack. I think Michigan will dominate the LOS and control the clock. I think Washington's defense is below average. Washington would have to win in a high-scoring shootout, but the game will not be like that. Styles make fights, and Michigan's style works, especially against Washington. I don't think Washington will get enough possessions to put up 40 points, but their below average defense is ripe for the picking. This is a very easy bet. I have Michigan covering and winning easily, 38-27.

Washington has nothing to lose because most didn’t expect them to be here in the first place. Me personally I am taking the underdog. Because nothing feels better than doing what people say you cannot do.