Stephen A. and Shannon DIVIDED on who the CFP National Championship WINNER will be 🍿 | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Harry Douglas join Molly Qerim to preview the CFP National Championship matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies and discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the game.
0:00 What statement will Penix Jr. make?
4:00 Better story if Michigan or Washington wins?
5:45 Shannon and Harry's picks!
8:30 Concern for Washington's defense?
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[@DetroitBlack]

Watching this after the Michigan Win is funny

[@yooperlite]

I hear analyst especially ESPN talk about Michigan with a little more respect now. Michigan has demanded that by the way they play.

[@larryinNH]

I still can't believe this isn't on ABC. You'd think they would want maximum viewership.

[@Bigguy8888]

So what channel then

[@larryinNH]

@@Bigguy8888 as far as I know, it’s only on ESPN.

[@TopGKev]

Those media contracts earn on the backside with sponsors. Viewers don’t account for much for them when they have a million sponsors .

[@jayglenn82]

Then who is the Super Bowl on regular television?

[@icemac911]

More people are cord cutting so this is Disney's way to lure more people to keep cable.

[@tombateman7854]

What nobody is saying. Washington's defense is 94th ranked total defense and 126th against the run. Michigan's defense is No. 1.

[@17Blasian]

As a Duck fan. I’m actually rooting for Washington. Would be nice for a PAC-12 conference team to end its last year in existence as a National championship.

[@Magdalena8008s]

I'm with you. Duck fan who wants to see the Pac12 go out with a bang.

[@TopGKev]

Honestly just glad it’s not an SEC team winning it, college football is better when it’s not regional

[@CorePathway]

@@TopGKevConferences are better when they are

[@mikewilliams9069]

@@TopGKevthe sec cheats

[@darrylharris4030]

As a USC Trojan fan I'm going with my Pac 12 brothers. Go Huskies!!!

[@ericrussell9746]

That Aged Well Harry lol.

[@StevenP727]

This is first take you can't pick both 😅😅 get him Molly 🔥

[@JayK07]

SaS ways does that B's

[@Magdalena8008s]

Ducks fan here.🦆Never thought I'd root for Washington. But here I am. Want to see the Pac12 go out with a bang. I think most Duck fans are rooting for yall. Penix is incredible. Either way, I expect a fun game. And at the end of the day, its not a SEC team. And I think alot of us can be happy about that.

[@MrMytube60]

Molly looking good!!!!

[@StevenP727]

He was on there twice that boy bad!!! 🕺🕺😂

[@TopGKev]

I’m just glad it’s not an SEC team winning the Natty, whoever wins congrats. College Football is a whole better when it’s not regional.

[@garygnu8275]

We in the Natty and Stephen A is still pronouncing Odunze's name wrong

[@JustinChristopher-ov7gw]

Georgier!

[@BG.994]

Donchick

[@CorePathway]

Close enough

[@naspops]

Hall of famer/mvp/Super Bowl champ Brett “farve “ Favre would beg to differ

[@joezim4254]

Lol they’re all aggressively agreeing with each other

[@pjaycez5354]

9:14 now what if he asked molly to do that again ... she was tryna see how long his stroke was

[@friendswitdadealer]

Harry did a great job in this segment.

[@chancemack]

Molly looking good.

[@mikeyg9833]

Look what happened at 9:20 😮

[@DR.DisInfect]

Sexy af

[@jayglenn82]

Definitely checking each other out

[@tyrusmorrison8016]

Molly & Harry smiling at each other & tried playing it off skip to 9:23-9:30

[@islamicwaylive]

What you trying to say lol

[@monsieurwolf6122]

Orlovsky, Stephen A now this dude, seems like everybody's getting a piece of the pie 😜

[@fadercreek]

😂😂😂😂😂 I like how you peeped game

[@thomassenemounnarath3278]

They fkn for sure

[@arthor8134]

Molly liked his hip movement. I caught that too

[@hiname3050]

molly looking extra fine today bruh

[@DR.DisInfect]

Looking very Michigan sexy

[@mirandadavid6373]

Go blue baby!! National champs against al the doubters

[@Scott-px6mi]

That Defense! Go Blue!

[@mirandadavid6373]

@@Scott-px6mi All I heard is how overrated they are and they played noone.. Washington was going to throw all over them.. Washington’s Defense played incredible nothing but respect for the toughness they showed BUT Michigan all year had the best defense and proved it over and over..

[@JeReMyBrOwN504]

"The Pac 12 is in the transfer portal." Unc wrong for that😂😂😂😂😂

[@themilkmansfuckinyawaaaf]

Camera man is gettin right up on them lol

[@arnazzrussell9176]

Love Harry’s jacket! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@johnmartin5520]

Wow it’s on ESPN not watching

[@mamadousy9632]

I personally want Washington to win it their offense kinda remind of me of the 2019 LSU (I am not saying they are just as good that LSU team was Fire)

[@Zenigundam]

I guess you didn't watch the games against Arizona State, Oregon State, and Wash St. I think I know why you're pulling for Washington...

[@quajohnson9602]

@@Zenigundamyou just salty

[@randyhiggins1563]

So .....Harbog will set him straight....as he runs away to the pros...

[@firstnamelastname9215]

LSU was the absolute best offense In college history

[@babyjesus1056]

@@Zenigundamwhy is that

[@WillSmith-gv1ok]

We all know it will come down to the big men . Michigan DL vs. Washington Ol

[@TvCashx0]

I haven’t been this excited since Clemson Alabama2

[@mikeyg9833]

Anybody saw what happened at 9:20???? Molly and that dude next to Shannon were admiring each other 😳

[@HoSway0]

J-Rose looking down at his brotha from ATL

[@carlosreyes4467]

Sho was. it was at 9:26 you can tell Molly is a freak and she BAAAD TOO.

[@nathanberg861]

Micheal Penix Jr. is HIM 💯💯💯!!.

[@Zenigundam]

Let's not forget that he was exposed by Arizona State, Stanford, and Washington State, and he reneged on his commitment to Indiana. All of the star players on Michigan committed out of high school and showed real character by honoring their commitments. Also, that same Texas defense let Dillon Gabriel drive on it with ease. Penix's abilities are being overrated, just like Milroe's were going into the Rose Bowl game.

[@nathanberg861]

@@Zenigundam Hate all you want he was the runner up for Heisman for a reason!!!.

[@StevenP727]

He'll be a future star while Caleb Williams will be the biggest bust in NFL history

[@FredXTribeJudah]

@@Zenigundam it’s foolish to commit to something not committed to you. Micheal Penix Jr is the best quarterback in college and will undoubtedly win against an inferior Michigan team

[@nathanberg861]

@@StevenP727 I don’t think Caleb Williams will be a bust but I do agree what you said for Penix.

[@haroldbrowning1380]

Watch from 9:15 to 9:30 molly and that guy was having a moment lol

[@Ksp0626]

The best crew on sports tv commentary imo god bless.

[@CorePathway]

Definitely among the breast. Cameraman at 3:23 sidles over for a better angle 😂

[@user-pw3vv8oq2w]

Def not. Champions league crew is hands down the best.

[@isaiahcolon4457]

TNT crew

[@sammy74747]

Shannon's stock went up. He won't be on the show much longer 😂😂

[@ChuckyMillz]

Did he say that or am I missing something lol

[@vgdrent2852]

​@@ChuckyMillz He's referencing the popularity of the Katt Williams interview.

[@MrWarrenRB]

Depends, he's still getting millions from ESPN

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Yet Sherri Shepard is thirsty for him. 😅

[@flelite3994]

*You know SAS is hatin' on Shannon's Katt Williams interview inside lol*

[@dunewriters3963]

i hope SAS opens up that convo on first take... so that shannon can cook

[@zoekeys1814]

Yup plus Shannon night cap already more views and followers than smith’s channel and Shannon just started night cap in October. Also club Shay Shay

[@zoekeys1814]

I hope he isn’t hating though

[@elijahpierre1696]

I don’t think you realize SAS is happy for Shannon. They’re really good friends. That’s why he wanted him on FT. To bring him off the couch

[@zoekeys1814]

@@elijahpierre1696 like I said i hope he isn’t. Just because you are friends doesn’t mean jealousy isn’t involved.

[@CCproductionss]

Tampa bay tech needs to put a statue of penix out front

[@mrmaxxx94]

Michigan is my team and Washington is scary because of the qb. This is why there is no clear cut number 1 team this year. Jim harbaugh is the bigger story and this is best chance at him cashing in big time

[@hababacon]

@2:12 SAS needs to let it go. I mean, his lineup is at the crown of his head.

[@jayglenn82]

Looking like George Jefferson lol

[@hababacon]

@@jayglenn82 Facts! Moving on up, keep getting higher!

[@BLACKJESUS713]

It's like LeBron James but in reverse🤣😂🤣

[@BigDiesel1989]

Money Mike (Washington) vs Damon (Michigan)

[@RoadtoGloryNetsJetsUnited]

Lets go Wolverines

[@lphillipsll77]

Okay, you keep talking about JR and that offense line. Washington has not played a top 5 defense all year. Michigan has played 2 top 5 defenses, 3 in top 10.

[@Boxcarshorty63]

Wonder 💭 GM or Owners never reach out to Heckle and Jekyll ?

[@MrBobbyz24]

Yeah just go out there and carve up Michigan's defense. No problem. Hard to throw the ball when you can't run the ball at all.

[@louisiana318]

Go out there and show em' Penix... 🏈

[@brokentubing]

He showed his bottom...

[@yungcash8800]

Michigan FOREVER 🏈🏟️🏆

[@paulb1915]

It's Oh Doon Zay, Stephen!!! Oh Doon Zay!!

[@kristopherbrown8276]

He carved them up when he was at Indiana

[@brokentubing]

And probably would have played better with the Indiana team tonight

[@itstheonethatsaysbadmother2467]

He lost to them 2 out of the 3 times they played but ok

[@joshthegreatestone]

The Michigan Wolverines are national champion before the game even starts because it’s Michigan versus everybody and we’re gonna do whatever we feel like we want to do to the Washington Huskies and it’s nothing they can do about it

[@islandbee]

Yeah because Michigan has been the underdog the whole season. NOT!!! This whole talk of Everybody vs Michigan is just bull$hit talk. It's more like EVERYONE vs Washington. Don't count your chicken before they hatch because the game hasn't been played against Washington yet.

[@joshthegreatestone]

I’ll be back after the game

[@BLACKJESUS713]

Go Detroit we winning🤣😂🤣

[@joshthegreatestone]

@@islandbee what happened? I told you I will be back after the game. What happened what happened? I thought you have been Washington what happened? I told you they would be utterly dominated and destroyed what happened what happened to that passing we had more rushing yards in the second quarter that they had a total offense what happened

[@joshthegreatestone]

@@BLACKJESUS713 you know it my guy now the lions are next

[@marviccocouvi4357]

I'm rooting for my boys Penix Jr. and Odunze! Harbaugh and his team will get to know the Big Penix Energy tonight.

[@marviccocouvi4357]

32-29 Washington

[@Whatsthedill_ENT]

Facts

[@Dustomatic]

Michigan wins going away.

[@lphillipsll77]

Washington hasnt played a top 10 defense at all this year, the best defense they have played isnt even in the top 20 teams.

[@Cookeg04]

Good luck and the best team will win. Welcome to the Big 10

[@Isaiahlovelace]

idc what happens, i just want the falcons to select a qb or get fields

[@willault9120]

Fields😬🤦‍♂️ You either like losing or are a Bucs, Saints or Panthers fan😂🤣

[@mattwalter6207]

Washington has not played a top 10 defensive all year...Michigan is #1

[@k1ngwavey642]

Huskies 41, Wolverines 31

[@JonathanTurnerTurner]

You’re not playing oregon state defense anymore

[@carloscallins7846]

@@JonathanTurnerTurnerthey put up 30 plus on texas defense and they was supposed to be good

[@BLACKJESUS713]

They losing rite now🤣😂🤣

[@carloscallins7846]

@@BLACKJESUS713 omg game barely at half and they down 7 and they get ball back

[@MrWildcatz89]

This didn’t age well LOL

[@Scott-px6mi]

Well. Home boy...... You were wrong today! Go Blue.

[@rickiebradshaw3695]

Why is that camera all in Harry's face? 🤔 For some reason it didn't do that with Stephen A or Shannon. But when Harry Douglas's on, my gracious!😅 You can probably even see some boogers in his nose.lol😂

[@dreambiggmedia]

Mike didn’t show up today but his OL 73 was terrible 😮

[@hitmanken2199]

Go Big Blue

[@MichaelJLambie]

The old Joe Moore award. They might want to hand that over

[@pauldamanbro9415]

I came here from club shay shay

[@gothard5]

As a Buckeyes fan, I say Go Huskies!!!

[@brokentubing]

...and what happened to you...happened to them

[@joejenkins3956]

Too bad Bucky! There's a new sheriff in town.

[@DCthegreat34]

I would like to see Washington win and Falcons pick Jim up.

[@TheExclusiveOne720]

Shannon look like he was in Malcolm X, one of brother Baines homies or something

[@313drepeso313]

GO BLUE!!!

[@Idkwhattotellyou721]

What if Jim harbaugh and penix end up on the commanders next year

[@jayglenn82]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aziyammindfu1180]

Who's defense gone hold up is the ???????

[@user-xk9bp7xn6f]

Steven A. was right again😂❤

[@Whatsthedill_ENT]

Washington has been doubted all year and going to win it!

[@BLACKJESUS713]

They losing rite now🤣😂🤣

[@itstheonethatsaysbadmother2467]

Wrong

[@FEARTHESMILEGaming]

Molly Repping Michigan 😛😛😛😛😛😛

[@robertmurdock8164]

People act like Alabama got blown out but it was a really close game and went to overtime

[@carloscallins7846]

That’s what im saying Michigan is very beatable alambama was running all over them if alambama had good wrs like Washington they would’ve won easily

[@gondolin999]

if i’m washington i’m drafting Penix Jr

[@de1738]

Washington🎉Penix🎉Dillon🎉

[@user-xx5pu7qr2n]

If they pickup Michigan creative blitzing scheme.. penix jr will throw for another 400 yards.

[@nolansthompson8984]

michigan has a very good secondary too with a true number 1 corner in Will johnson so you need to worrying about more than blitzing

[@user-xx5pu7qr2n]

@@nolansthompson8984 I like washington wide receivers all day

[@carloscallins7846]

@@nolansthompson8984they gonna expose him yuh we all know he locked down marvin harrison but osu doesn’t have qb like uw so penix gonna have a field day

[@itstheonethatsaysbadmother2467]

@@carloscallins7846or that M defense will bully him and until he cries

[@tigerhoods7927]

Official prediction: Michigan is leading 24-21 late in the 4th, Blake Corum breaks one for the TD going up 31-21 with around 2 minutes remaining. Washington gets a FG then fails the onside kick. Michigan wins the National Championship 31-24...

[@BLACKJESUS713]

Michigan wins but your score is off Mr I know how to predict the future..

[@MoctezumasRevenge1]

Recall how sAs throws a baseball and then listen to him go after a dude that cries. 🤔

[@feelme5297]

Penix should go first overall, no question

[@mrsupportfriend]

I didn't realize Molly had that much going on up top 🔥🔥 👀

[@llongone2]

She don't...it's a heavily padded bra.

[@Z_Is_Me_Reacts]

Just flip a coin

[@Zenigundam]

It's not a coin flip. Michigan should honestly be favored by double digits.

[@Z_Is_Me_Reacts]

@@Zenigundam imma just flip a coin 🤣

[@themilkmansfuckinyawaaaf]

Gollllllyyyyy molly 🥵

[@mikeyg9833]

Look what happened at 9:20 😮

[@HoSway0]

J-Rose down HOrrendouS@@mikeyg9833

[@tigerhoods7927]

I've turned to ESPN 3 times and not one mention of Michigan. All replays on their thoughts about Washington.

[@scorch1624]

Underdogs vs cheaters

[@threeo03]

Bs they talk about Michigan more than Washington

[@alanF]

Go Huskies Do it for the Pac12 too

[@BLACKJESUS713]

They losing🤣😂🤣

[@BLACKJESUS713]

They losing🤣😂🤣

[@UmichVince]

There’s a reason why pac-12 football is known for offense and then when they play a defensive stalwart like the SEC or like this Michigan team in the playoffs, they get blown out, Michigan by 14 🙏

[@flahgdoe4558]

"The afflettacism"

[@itstheonethatsaysbadmother2467]

lol

[@mribbon89]

Washington wins 38 - 34

[@BLACKJESUS713]

In your dreams🤣😂🤣

[@kingbirdIII]

who is the best QB Michigan has seen this year?

[@Hayaku77]

Milroe

[@SWest00072]

They haven’t seen anything like Penix and the UW offensive attack. They will be overwhelmed and beaten by 10+ pts. Cook it.

[@jayglenn82]

It doesn’t matter. They all end up the worst version of themselves.

[@carloscallins7846]

@@jayglenn82milroe didn’t play bad u acting like they got blown out and if alambama had the skill group like uw they would’ve won

[@itstheonethatsaysbadmother2467]

@@SWest0007210 points huh 🤔

[@la7era1u54]

Penix is a really good QB. Almost as good as Jayden Daniels

[@user-ox8ud9ys9m]

Penix is best QB in draft

[@itstheonethatsaysbadmother2467]

Good for him , you know what he isn’t? A national champion

[@user-ox8ud9ys9m]

@@itstheonethatsaysbadmother2467 and u r

[@itstheonethatsaysbadmother2467]

@@user-ox8ud9ys9m lol , is that the best you got ?

[@avirajsingh9939]

#PurpleReign

[@treyreinhard7098]

Has Stephen A even watched a UW game?

[@jonesvaughn8946]

I don't like either team but I'm choosing Washington to win because the vast majority of the talk over the last few days has been about Michigan and it's as if Washington doesn't even exist🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BLACKJESUS713]

Washington losing rite now🤣😂🤣

[@ksteege]

lol they never really picked a winner the question was which would be the bigger story. Not who will win

[@ChrisHndrx]

ESPN has to get Molly off this show! She's constantly talking over everyone trying to force herself to be heard. 🤦‍♂

[@TheGeneral..]

I’m from Michigan forget all these stats we’re about to embarrass to this team, We want it more in my BIAS opinion💪🏽

[@ctaylor8003]

Biased. Not too many books being read in Michigan still.

[@mlopez4546]

His stock definitely dropped last night🤷‍♂️

[@larrybock1801]

How about those wolverines!!! Young buck give it up. Maybe less free style more film!!!!

[@QuantumG432]

Defense wins championships. Washington won’t be able to get in a rhythm. I see Michigan will get two interceprions off Penix because of the pressure and confusion. 35 - 28 Michigan.

[@Zenigundam]

I see that happening as well. The more I think about it, the more I realize that Washington will be held to under 20. Washington's o-line is not the "best in college football". I'm not sure where that wild idea came from. The Washington linemen are not powerful and athletic like the ones on Michigan and Georgia.

[@karlzipp3706]

The idea that UW front line is the best in college ball is the fact they only allowed 11 sacks this year, including Sugar Bowl. Also had a 1100 yard tailback in Dillon Johnson. I don't know, I guess you would call that weak? @@Zenigundam

[@carloscallins7846]

Michigan hasn’t seen a qb like penix

[@QuantumG432]

@@carloscallins7846 yep. Penix beat Michigan a few years ago when he played for Indiana and Indiana hardly ever beats Michigan.

[@QuantumG432]

@@karlzipp3706 Exactly what I stated above. 😂😂😂

[@alnichols3880]

SAS talk about ole boy crying…but I bet he won’t step to him

[@Itz_Crawfish]

I'm betting on Michigan, but wouldn't be surprised if Washington wins

[@jayglenn82]

Same

[@projectchantalson831]

Molly find his soulmate.

[@kimstuart7989]

SAS: michiergan is the better story because of their adversity and how they got here. ...SAS obviously knows nothing about the PAC-12, UW, or Michael Penix Jr lol.

[@oldham1846]

Shut that azz down. GO BLUE. Defense wins.

[@thomassenemounnarath3278]

Shannon said Bama would win.... 🤦‍♂️

[@TheGeneral..]

These takes are Professionally bias I respect it

[@eMCEe131]

🏈GO🏉BLUE🏈UNC!!

[@Tampertownmediagroup]

“When you die” commercials are being aired #ESPN #Optimum #BeaconNy #DutchessCounty