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Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer preview the Rose Bowl vs Alabama – SP+ analysis, commentary, and prediction. With RB Blake Corum, QB J.J. McCarthy, and WR Roman Wilson.
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- Michigan Wolverines’ Rose Bowl preview.0:00
- Michigan football players discuss Rose Bowl preparation and expectations.
- Michigan’s football team’s unexpected success.1:50
- Michigan football is in the best position to fulfill offseason promises with top seed and Rose Bowl berth.
- College football playoff rankings and Michigan’s chances against top teams.2:57
- Phil Callihan: Excited to face Alabama, wishes it was Washington for old school nostalgia.
- Clint Derringer: Michigan tops SP plus rankings, favored by at least a touchdown against other playoff teams.
- Michigan has been focused on beating the best teams, including Georgia and Alabama, and has been preparing a similar game plan to utilize against Alabama.
- Alabama has had struggles throughout the season, including a close win over Auburn and a tough game against Georgia in the SEC championship.
- Alabama’s season, strengths, weaknesses, and Michigan’s potential strategy.9:17
- Alabama’s talent is unmatched, but they’ve struggled against lesser opponents.
- Phil Callihan analyzes Alabama’s season, questioning their inconsistency and luck in close games.
- Phil Callihan notes that Florida State’s offense is not explosive, but their defense has shown improvement in recent games.
- Callihan wonders if Michigan will stick with their run-heavy attack or switch to a more balanced offense against Alabama, given the Tide’s strength against quarterbacks.
- Michigan football’s strengths and weaknesses in the CFP championship game.16:27
- Clint Derringer highlights Alabama’s talented secondary, particularly outside cornerback McKinstry and Terry Arnold, as a strength and a potential matchup advantage for Alabama.
- Derringer believes Michigan will focus on the run game to control the clock and measure possessions, with Blake Corum expected to carry the load, and the interior offensive line and tight ends potentially providing exploitable matchups.
- Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss the potential for Alex Orji to disrupt Alabama’s defense by running on the edges, particularly early in the game.
- They also note that Alabama’s offensive linemen are large, which could be a challenge for Michigan’s defense.
- Alabama-Michigan football game strategy.22:21
- Phil Callihan: Michigan defense matches up well against Alabama’s strengths, but Alabama will try to scheme to exploit weaknesses.
- Clint Derringer: Alabama quarterback Jalen Millrow’s athleticism and arm strength pose a threat, so Michigan defense should utilize safeties, zone coverage, and motion to make reads more difficult.
- Clint Derringer analyzes Alabama’s offense, highlighting the importance of neutralizing defensive tackles Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant, and Chris Jenkins, while also emphasizing the need for disciplined pass rush to force Jalen Nogo into mistakes.
- Derringer believes Michigan’s defense is built for this strategy, with the ability to keep Ohio State at bay by not letting them be explosive and making them take the short passing game in front of them.
- Michigan and Alabama’s mindset heading into the college football playoff.27:37
- Michigan and Alabama players express chip on their shoulder ahead of championship game.
- Michigan should embrace their number one ranking and play with confidence against Alabama.
- Michigan football’s preparation for the College Football Playoff.31:12
- Phil Callihan: Michigan has pressure to avoid first-round exit in college Football playoffs after three consecutive appearances.
- J.J. McCarthy: Quarterback emphasizes teamwork and poise, citing coaches who prioritize collective success over individual accolades.
- Michigan players and coaches acknowledge the need to reduce turnovers and execute cleanly on offense to beat Alabama’s high-scoring offense.
- Both teams have highly rated special teams units, with Michigan focusing on protecting their punter and Alabama executing 10-12 play drives.
- Michigan vs. Alabama football game with insights from analysts.36:30
- Clint Derringer predicts Michigan will win with a score of 27-24, citing the team’s ability to contain Alabama’s offense and make big plays in the passing game.
- Phil Callihan predicts Michigan will win with a score of 24-21, highlighting the team’s strong defense and potential for big plays from JJ McCarthy.
- Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss Michigan’s chances against Alabama in the Citrus Bowl, with Callihan highlighting the team’s defensive line and Derringer emphasizing the importance of a grinded-out game.
- J.J. McCarthy and Roman Wilson discuss their preparation for the game, with McCarthy focusing on being present in the moment and Wilson noting that the coach asked for input but was not provided.
