The NATTY Is Michigan's to Lose | Michigan Podcast

Steve says after everything that's happened this season, everything that comes next is gravy. Mark Rogers joins the show to share his thoughts.

[@charlieyellowstone8248]

GOOD LUCK IN THE PLAYOFFS MICHIGAN!!! GO WIN THE NATTY! 🏆 FROM AN IOWA FAN 👍

[@jmommy881]

Thank you, by the way the only time I don't root for Iowa is when they play Michigan. Good luck in the bowl game, I'll be rooting for them. My 2nd favorite team.

[@charlieyellowstone8248]

@jmommy881 Thank you Momma ! 👍

[@SedonaPerioCO]

Respect to Iowa. Always tough, gritty, and classy.

[@laurelhammond7907]

And IMHO, Iowa fans are the nicest fans in the B1G. Love visiting Kinnick!!!

[@jjschrems5326]

I think that the “Iowa Wave” to the children’s hospital is one of the best traditions today.

[@CertifiedClapaholic]

Michigan has been saying all year that "To be the man, you gotta beat the man." in regards to targeting UGA this year. They have a "Beat Georgia" drill in their practice. I'm sure that's already been renamed to "Beat Bama" now. Michigan wanted this in the most respectful way to Alabama.

[@Ronin-FBA]

🤨🤨😅😅 ok...

[@dylanbradburn5787]

@@Ronin-FBAI think everyone is hilarious who disagrees 😂🤦‍♂️ if Michigan wasn’t scared of Georgia why would they be scared of the team that only beat Georgia by 3 lol

[@woodism203]

What about the cheating and the cheaters??? 🤷🤫😗😗🤷

[@DonovanEdwardsEnjoyer]

@@woodism203🤓

[@Jeffbambam]

Michigan please continue the threats and bragging, we at Alabama love it . Good luck Michigan , we at Bama are extremely excited to play the mighty wolverines. Roll Tide!

[@SedonaPerioCO]

My wife surprised me with tickets to the Rose Bowl!!! Totally unexpected. What a treat! Win or lose, this will be an epic trip. I have faith that "The Team" will pull it out! I have never seen love for each other the way this team has. Go Blue!!!

[@tombouchard9606]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@denniswooden5034]

You’re wife is the greatest!!

[@TobyLongcore-hr5cm]

May God bless your wife and a safe trip.

[@RoyHobbs-hk8cf]

Lucky man.. how much those set you back $ ?

[@Dinonuggies1905]

Get to be there right before the decline into the abyss

[@samuelgainey8336]

Let's go Blue. Prove everybody wrong.

[@richieb74]

Well their favored. So you should lose to prove everyone wrong

[@samuelgainey8336]

​@richieb74 Nobody outside of the Michigan fanbase is picking Michigan so that spread is a joke. So yea prove everybody wrong.

[@troyisenhoff3291]

Third time is a charm. Tired of losing the big games. Time to kick some roll tide!

[@clottadams5028]

Bama will win by 30, easy.

[@cameronbrennemanoutdoors]

I’m not saying Michigan is gonna win but they ain’t getting beat by 30 they might get beat like 34-24 but we ain’t getting our doors blown off

[@DwayneTM]

​@@clottadams5028what is your reason for being on a Michigan page if you're just here to make smart-ass comments?

[@DonovanEdwardsEnjoyer]

@@clottadams5028 They’d have to score 30 for that to happen.

[@RoyHobbs-hk8cf]

Alabama has given up 246 pts this season and lost at home Michigan has given up 123 pts this year and is undefeated 💯

[@BARRETTCALbarrett]

we're winning this game boys ... Go Blue ...

[@rickymoosdorf5451]

Greatest 3 year run in my lifetime. Would love at least 1 win in the playoffs, but regardless, this has been a ton of fun since '21.

[@clottadams5028]

Greatest three year run of your life? You liked losing to TCU and getting blown out by Georgia, I guess. Good times.

[@jofi4580]

Ricky, ignore the lost and disgruntled comments and enjoy the success we've had. Don't fall victim to those who are entitled and toxic GO BLUE 💙

[@smh0825]

@@clottadams5028considering the only other school in the country that’s had a better last 3 years is Georgia then yes, it is the best 3 year run in our lifetime. Go away troll

[@davidheaton6206]

Greatest run that involves 0 playoff wins?!

[@dirtymikesnow]

​@davidheaton6206 it's not over yet..

[@richmetals-p9g]

Going all the way to the Rose Bowl for another bowl game defeat, cry me a River Michigan. Roll tide

[@davidwright1728]

No one is crying son Michigan is the best team in football and when we get done kicking bamas ass you will know It to powder puff...

[@Dinonuggies1905]

​@@davidwright1728But you're not...

[@toddjohnson271]

Tide- Most improved since taking home L

[@throgmortonartstudio2402]

If you think Alabama is going to let you lean on them the way you did some of the teams in the big 10 you all are out of your mind. Nick Saban is the best. This Michigan team is....ok. But not good enough to go up against Bama playing like that. JJ better throw like he did against OSU or it's going to be a sad day for Michigan fans. Further, I think your defense is NOT ready for the kind of talent that is going to be on that field. Alabama is INSANE with talent and Milroe doesn't have lead feet like Kyle McCord. If Alabama even whiffs the end zone in the first half you all are done for. ROLL TIDE!

[@ronrae4029]

Ive been following going to games since 1971. Go Blue forever

[@BamaGonnaAssblastThoseCheaters]

Poor you...just choke after choke after choke....giggles!!!! Not a legit AP poll era natty since that leather helmet, cardboard shoulder pad chip in 1938 you shared with Notre Shame....more giggles!!! Bama 42 MU 13....uncontrollable giggles!!!!!!!!!!

[@SCHoffman]

The Michigan program was set back at least 10 years from the rich rod era. Harbaugh brought the program back it just took longer than expected. Urban Myers took advantage of that. Now Michigan is back and setting the new bar in the big ten

[@brianritter7698]

Not only Urban Meyer, but that pseudo tough guy Dantonio too.. Sparty would have NEVER had the run they did if we had competent coaches

[@thomasorzack5795]

YES_RICH ROD killed program giving up 40-50 points a game those D coordinators were garbage and so was Rich Rod-LOSER

[@stephenwatson8981]

A new bar in cheating.

[@johnoconnor4984]

I think FSU QB getting hurt and I think the tide SOS mattered. I also think the TCU game really loomed. They were awful and should have never made the playoff

[@tomabbott9653]

Lifelong Michigan fan, alum, Army ROTC in Ann Arbor: Go Blue! Let's put an end to the SEC/B1G beatdowns.

[@keithbondar3342]

My daughter is now about to turn 13 and let’s be honest she couldn’t understand why I was fan of Michigan. During this 3 years of an amazing group of kids my daughter is now all about the maze and blue. I just to thank teams 142, 143 and especially 144. You boys and ladies have shown what a group a ppl with the same goal in mind can achieve anything. Thank you #Go Blue

[@WT-Sherman]

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[@woodism203]

You meant a group of cheaters, right??? 🤷😗😗😗🤷

[@keithbondar3342]

@@woodism203 lmao whatever makes you sleep at night. I heard we are under a new investigation by the NCAA for having 2 coaches better then Crying Ryan. You are aware that the NCAA will be visiting Columbus come the new year right ?

[@markceci9896]

​@keithbondar3342 BOOM! The OSU cope is shameful. Fans are turning on their program...LOL

[@keel381]

But they haven’t achieved anything without cheating and still can’t win a natty. They scared of Bama you saw the video lol

[@danielcoyne3692]

Have a great family trip to Pasadena 🌹

[@classiccountryrevival8563]

21:30 there was no indication that this was coming.... Oh...there were signs

[@kevinjohnston4923]

Yeah, there was a reason for a big improvement…

[@beefcake8821]

@@kevinjohnston4923 Like hiring multiple new coordinators/coaches and getting a good qb? Having the best OL 2 years in a row?

[@kevinjohnston4923]

@@beefcake8821 that definitely helped, which makes cheating even more stupid

[@classiccountryrevival8563]

@beefcake8821 Absolutely. Just a joke. I'm a huge Michigan fan!

[@Growinggolfing]

If you guys think you’re gonna go lean on Bama and win you’re crazy. You won’t run on them and the game will be on McCarthys slender shoulders.

[@MissionForward3]

12 Ohio State players entered the transfer portal in the first 24 hours.

[@mickey34jb]

Wait until January after the playoffs are over__Michigan, Bama , Texas and Washingtom will have a mass exit of players!!

[@thomasorzack5795]

Good-hope they lose all good players- JJ needs to come back not pro material 3 or 4 round pick at best-Not good bowl matchup tho.

[@robs1873]

29:44 HAHAHA 😂😂 so in other words, you didn’t want Alabama

[@LetterRedMedia]

As a Michigan fan..I have zero confidence they'll beat Alabama. Not because of any deficiency. But Michigan almost never wins bowl games. As soon as bowl season starts, they turn into the Detroit Lions of CFB.

[@toddjohnson271]

Yes...UM has created a postseason history where they are to be questioned until they prove otherwise.

[@gregoryrapier7332]

No doubt Steve! Michigans TV ratings are always at the top of the pile. They move the needle, yet all the haters want to act like they are not at the top of the college football pile. When Michigan plays people watch, they are in the elite class of the sport. Love them or hate them GO BLUE!

[@keel381]

Michigan ratings are never at the top of the pile lmao tf are you talking about

[@gregoryrapier7332]

Huh what are you talking about? They are at the top check the stats. You wouldn't be commenting on a Michigan podcast if you didn't pay attention to Michigan. You are proving my yourself. @@keel381

[@billdoty6438]

I am nervous because of our bowl history Also you know Saban will have his team ready. What is great is that we have Corum healthy this year. We beat TCU last year with a healthy Corum. I just pray they try to draw up some plays to get Edwards involved in the short pass game. We need all our weapons to sustain drives and keep their offense off the field.

[@cimirie01]

For the life of me I cannot understand why, after such success against PSU with it, we haven’t seen that big set again. I don’t mean as a base formation or an all the time thing, but the were really unstoppable doing that. To your point about weapons: that’s one that is severely underused.

[@robs1873]

You beat TCU last year? When??😂

[@danielthornton1633]

Against Alabama? Yeah, shouldn’t Michigan will more than likely lose. I’ve been waiting since the 90s for them to win an outright title, and I’ll probably be waiting another decade or two lol

[@clottadams5028]

When the players saw FSU was out and Bama was in, they knew their season was over.

[@jofi4580]

​@@clottadams5028 NO ONE "wants" to play Alabama. An instant reaction to a situation doesn't mean they have given up hope. The work continues

[@michaeljarrett7722]

This headline on video makes me lmao! Bama is gonna blow there doors off! TCUN IS A JOKE! OH and the hammer is coming! Oh so can't wait to see this dude talk about NCAA SANCTIONS AND ETC! Lmao!....IT WILL BE BETTER THEN CHRISTMAS MORNING!...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@palerider2890]

Michigan alum 1990. Had my heart crushed too many times by the Wolverines to feel too good about where we're at. Don't give a damn about the #1 ranking. Don't care about 3 consecutive Big 10 championships, or 3 consecutive victories against OSU. Just win in January and I will celebrate. And enjoy it.

[@rootedrotor525]

Wait - you don't care about Big10 championships? 3 in row outright - for the first time ever by ANY team? In 2020, coming off a 2-4 season AND a 15 year Big10 championship draught , you would have taken that to the bank. Recency bias much? Get a grip man.

[@DreadNate9]

You’re insane. Don’t care about the 3 straight conference championships? Or 3 straight Ohio State victories? You’re just a Buckeye or Sparty troll.

[@davidcraft4636]

OSU won 4 in a row 2017-2020. You’re the second program to do it.

[@dinodetomaso2526]

@@davidcraft4636 I think what he meant maybe Harbaugh is the first coach to win three in a row. Ohio State did win Four in a Row. but two different coaches urban Meyer, Ryan Day. And by the way, I think 2020’s gotta have an Asterix by it but I’ll still give you credit for Four in a Row.. I don’t think that’ll ever be done again.

[@JamesHumperhard]

If you don’t care about beating OSU you’re not a Michigan fan 🖕

[@torrancejones397]

Michigan's defense has to win this, because our offense sucks!!!!!

[@bobmcklv]

Has that ferocious defense already memorized Bama's signs.?...just askin' 🤣 😅🤣 Roll Tide, Roll!!! Peace, brother. Should be a great game.

[@torrancejones397]

@@bobmcklv yessssirrr!!!!

[@davidwright1728]

The player's on this team are just a rare collection of great human beings with the goal of becoming the national champions i believe they are going to get it done some how some way prayers for all of them 🙏.

[@BillandcharliesPub]

And Michigan losses in the 1st round of the playoffs again, 3 in a row Making history !

[@advicegiant9433]

It’s great, to be a Michigan Wolverine! Bring on Bama! Go blue!

[@WT-Sherman]

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[@outlawred946]

Be careful what you wish for!😄

[@ronkost3618]

America’s Team! The Team, the team, the team!

[@markceci9896]

I am diehard Blue, but not happy Jim said that one. We are not Americas team Doesn't really help.

[@dzelpwr]

Dante Moore could develop into something better than Dillon Gabriel or Kyle McCord... And he's almost certainly talking with Michigan while in the transfer portal.

[@jetbird7403]

lol Michigan is 0 for 2 attempts at a championship BUT I’m pulling for you guys to take the next step and take down lil Nikki satan and that crimson tide of national championship

[@Shap23]

Bama’s front seven is unlike anything Michigan has seen this season.

[@garymoore1600]

Not as good as Iowa, penn st, or OSU. Not even mentioning the one they see every day in practice

[@David-yv6ow]

nah

[@johnoconnor4984]

@@garymoore1600 You should be a scout because you are seeing something they aren’t seeing. Everyone is getting drafted and 3 are first round picks, No other team in college football can say this

[@sneakervulture]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@garymoore1600 man stop it 😂 Bama has 2 1st round draft picks in the front seven. Both edge rushers are top 10 nationally in sacks and pressures and are top 5 in the SEC in sacks and 1 and 2 in pressures. They had 4 front 7 players make 1st team all sec. Not too mention both corners will be top 20 picks this upcoming draft. UGA had only allowed 12 sacks all season 8th best in the country and they couldn’t block Bama’s front 7 the whole game UGA line was getting manhandled all game. If you think Michigan has played anybody in the Big 10 with close to the level of size, speed and physicality this Bama defense has I got a beach house in Idaho I can sell you 😂

[@williambutler4847]

If it wasn't for the hell mary against Auburn we wouldn't even be discussing them don't want to here that rivalry mess excuse

[@lilflip13461]

Like you always say, Steve, it's an invitational, not a playoff

[@michaelzinn1169]

I'm a Buckeye fan but I will be rooting hard for Michigan in the Rose. I am so sick of Bama.

[@ashwinrebbapragada7626]

Michigan seems to struggle in bowl games. I think the brutal Big Ten Season takes a toll on the team. I hope this year is different and Michigan bounces back.

[@toddjohnson271]

We are usually not prepared......Harbaugh style is having them believe the hype and social media (looking ahead)....you have to have the shoulder chip and come out snarling.

[@markceci9896]

​@@toddjohnson271In this game they need to come out like they are playing OSU. Not cocky, but not intimidated. They were intimidated vs GA and cocky vs TCU.

[@jimmyfinney427]

A "brutal big 10 season"? Laughable

[@daevonanthony7962]

This guy shit his pants when they didn’t get another cupcake in fsu, when that A showed up on his screen his soul left his body

[@grizzlyman329]

Michigan's offense is not dynamic enough to beat the SEC teams, especially Alabama or Georgia. They'll have trouble with Milroe, I can see Bama winning 40-13.

[@leroyberzerk4424]

I think Mike Sainristill will b key on defense and if u want dynamics I would put him on offense as slot receiver catch some crossover passes and scorch the sidelines, he is a two-way player and kinda reminds me of a guy bac in ‘97.

[@beefcake8821]

we've played 3 defenses better than alabama's and scored more than that. Our defense has played better offense's than alabama's and gave up fewer points. You are delusional.

[@kingd751]

@@beefcake8821really? Best corners in college. Faster defense than anything you played all year. Elite front seven. More physical than anyone you played. Offensive line is the biggest in the country and very hard to move and/or get through. Qb arm strength crazy and faster than everyone on your defense. RBs are battering rams. It was a good dream but reality is this is the best team Michigan will face

[@beefcake8821]

@@kingd751 you can believe that, or look at every advanced stat that tells you you are wrong. Facts don't change because of your feelings

[@kingd751]

⁠@@beefcake8821 Dude have you watched Bama or you just speaking on your feelings? Or did you know Alabama secondary was second only to UGA? Or that they have some of the fastest LBs in college? Or our QB runs a legit 4.4? JM has dropped a few 40+ pass traveled in air and has one of if not the best deep throws in college? Those are facts bro just for your info sorry you weren’t informed

[@Nman222223]

2021-2023 was an era of greatness, 3 titles, 2 undefeated seasons, however, there are concerns. The Zinter injury has really set back the O line, JJ was sacked 4 TIMES against Iowa, that is a major concern, since bama has a similar pass rush, the WRs cant get seperation, they are constantly dragging defenders with them, the run game is affected by the loss of Zinter as well. The largest concern though is how they approach the 27 days leading up to the Rose bowl, the track record was not been great in the CFP or the new years six games. Im along for the ride and I hope we win but we have to take down 2 giants, one of which has won 7 natties and been to 9 of them, lets hope they are motivated and dont come out flat.

[@davidwright1728]

Think of it this way them 2 teams have to take down a giant the Michigan Wolverines it's going to be Michigan standing alone the mission of faith continues.

[@stephenwatson8981]

and a hell of a lot of cheating and vacated games

[@daevonanthony7962]

All those coaches you named have a combined total of 1/2 a national championship lol

[@marclafleur1096]

Have been a Michigan fan my whole life and feel like this is meant to be this year, I know we have been close with heart break the last couple years but I believe in everything happens for a reason and this would be sweet for a 2024 gift to me it's been a tuff 2023 let's Go Blue!

[@keel381]

You’re delusional Bama by 20

[@marclafleur1096]

@@keel381 tell me your a Bama fan without telling me your a Bama fan.....🤔 Cool! I say it's been a tuff year, what do you do hit me with a chair while I'm on the ground with my back turned...... Nice 👍

[@TMHJOKER]

"To be the man you gotta beat the man"

[@johngalt6838]

Nah.....we haven't won one in a very long time.We have to take it. We are the longshot

[@michaeljohn9271]

Michigan has played the #2, #3 and #4 top defenses in the last four games, which is why their rushing totals have been limited. Alabama is #16 in defense. The bylaw was put into place in the early 90s using the ridiculous reason that not all schools could afford to send scouts to all their opponents' games. In 2021, the NCAA itself reviewed the bylaw, and almost dropped it, admitting it provided little benefit and was almost impossible to monitor, especially now that everyone with a cell phone can record and hand over videos. Insiders say that all the top schools are secretly purchasing sideline videos, as it's a loose knit industry, so to speak.

[@bunjidogg]

GO BLUE! But all 4 teams have their destiny in their own hands.

[@andrehorton4996]

I just hope Harbaugh has been prepared the right way or it's going to be a long day for the wolverines

[@SedonaPerioCO]

I don't get it. Perhaps it was just poorly worded. "Prepare the team the right way..."?

[@andrehorton4996]

@@SedonaPerioCO Let's hope so because the wolverines haven't won a bowl game since 2015 don't get me wrong I want to see them beat Alabama

[@jeffhumphries6563]

They didn’t move FSU after the Florida game because they had a pretty solid #1 in Georgia. The minute they lost, they had to preserve an SEC team somehow.

[@ernestkovach3305]

Brian Kelly had a horrible 4-8 losing season in 2016 but then thanks to easy nd schedules brought ND back to solid ranked status .

[@brentj.peterson6070]

I'm still worried about facing the SEC. Yeah..Bama struggled w crappy Auburn..but they are still probably the fastest team we've played. Jim CAN'T expect to use the typical bulldozer run, run run and expect to score alot of points. Especially if they get behind at all. UM has plenty of playmakers.. fire it up!

[@jhayes1189]

Michigan isn’t facing “the SEC” they are facing Alabama

[@jhayes1189]

Also, Jim knows this. He always has. And he is going to run the ball with wrinkles to open up the offense. I wouldnt want Michigan to suddenly become an air raid next month. Wrinkles. Wrinkles. Semaj, Donovan, and Alex Orji will have wrinkles. Also, tight ends in mismatches with LBers Also, this team hasn’t been run run run all year until Sherrone Moore was stand in game day head coach. There will absolutely be a creative game plan. Jim knows all the negative narratives surrounding him and his program, and these guys have the makeup to tear down every negative narrative.

[@thoth134]

This Michigan team is destiny. We’re going all the way

[@WT-Sherman]

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[@ryancampanaro304]

😂😂 truee

[@johngermain3076]

The opening is so great, but would be a whole lot better if you included some of Bob Ufer. Can't you please sneak in just a bit of Ufer, please ???

[@toddjohnson271]

We have lost most postseasons....UM has to prove to me they can. Until they do........I'll pick the other team sadly.

[@JimBobson-r4y]

You pick on money reasons? dumb.

[@davidhernandez9985]

I'm worried, Steve, about playing against Alabama and Saban's time to game-plan, losing against them in their last encounter and then in the Rose Bowl, too. God willing, Is 3rd-time a charm? Now let's see if C-Harbaugh can clean the small things; they underestimated TCU, and Michigan wore the favorite by 14 pt. Hopefully, and God-willing, the 3rd will be the charm. Always, gentleman GOBLUE🏆!

[@dirtymikesnow]

There's no way in the wild world that Michigan's offensive coaching staff thinks they are going to run Corum up the middle 25 times and win. That being said, with as much talent at TE and RB that can catch passes down field, Bama LB should be in for a long day. There is NO WAY Michigan's coaches can treat this like a Penn State or even an Ohio State with stalling offenses. They can and should win this game, but it can't be handled like a B1G game. Go Blue!!

[@davidhernandez9985]

@@dirtymikesnow We are a bonified stout minus All-American OL/Zik Minter

[@number1ace2gaming97]

Alabama's ugly "win" over Auburn should have dropped them from number 8 in the BCS...but for some reason, it did not. 2 weeks later they drop FSU for an "ugly" win. Weird.

[@rodrigok1220]

Depends on how much Michigan opens up playbook. Will they truly open up RPO, will they put dumb plays in like the Philly special? Assuming they won’t take Alabama lightly like TCU… feel last year they drink the kool-aid.

[@drewblue1164]

Michigan is 1-6 under Harbaugh in bowl games. Whatever Harbaugh is doing to mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare his guys for a bowl game is broken. Will Harbaugh change his prep? Also, if the Michigan offensive play calling is predictable and conservative runs up the middle on first and second downs, then Michigan will lose by at least 3 TD’s. Watch! They need crossing routes and wheel routes with play action on first and second downs. And QB keepers. And JJ MUST take care of the football. Otherwise, just a third straight playoff failure.

[@nmlobos]

Honda Mccord turns Maserati Marv into a Mazda 😂

[@denniswooden5034]

Big Michigan fan for 60 years But Michigan again will not win a playoff game yet Alabama will kick our but Their quarterback too elusive and will bomb us deep We won’t run efficiently on them So forced to pass our quarterback will get nervous and start throwing picks He Will get rattled He will get sacked more than 4 times BECAUSE when pressured he can never!!! Throw ball away out of bounds and will get sacked or picked I really hope I’m wrong!!!!

[@denniswooden5034]

Butt

[@davidwright1728]

Your wrong dude and I don't believe for one minute you're a Michigan fan if you are we don't need you take your negative crap and stuff it.

[@Dinonuggies1905]

​@@davidwright1728No he is just not a cultist..

[@bmanpsufan5722]

Just based on the video title, Steve always remember Pride comes before the fall. Any of these 4 could win it

[@othernomad]

Talking about B1G champions, which we are 3peat

[@kevinjohnston4923]

@@othernomad1 peat. The other two will be vacated.

[@clottadams5028]

No. Bama is winning it.

[@deltaraider87]

​@@kevinjohnston4923 lol, in your dreams

[@jefflampas7759]

@@kevinjohnston4923 that’s not what the expert say. Eye roll

[@gpv527]

Bama has shown that they are beatable this year in several games and it has only been... well, LUCK that they were not beaten more than once. I think Michigan has a definite advantage in "consistent play" shown in all of their wins this year. And as Steve says, unless they somehow play uncharacteristically in this game, they have a better than average chance to win this one and the Natty. It will most likely be determined by how well the O-line comes together without Zak Zinter. But a month to prepare for that is pretty good odds it will return to a dominant O-line once the games begin. Two game series for all the marbles... Go Blue!!!

[@richmetals-p9g]

What happened the last time you played Bama, oh that’s right Roll tide

[@CrazyGamerJC-YT]

Okay I might be a Alabama fan, but I am far from someone with rose colored glasses about my team. Matter of fact the morning of Selection Sunday I was convinced we were not getting in even though I believed we deserved to be there. The argument over FSU to me comes down to this, there is criteria the committee use to evaluate teams that goes beyond wins and losses and for good reason. If you watched the ACC championship two things should be clear. 1)FSU is not undefeated without Jordan Travis and 2) What FSU is currently while they still have a good defense they are not one of the best teams in the country. Again I am not here vying for my team, i was happy they won the SEC and if that is where our journey ended while I wouldn't agree with it I also wouldn't be out marching in the streets over it. I think when you focus on the fact a team was undefeated then you go from "best" to "most deserving". This goes beyond FSU today. I remember when Cincinnati was undefeated what a decade ago and everyone said then they should be in the conversation about the natty and ended up in a New Year 6 and got destroyed, before them it was a undefeated Hawaii team with the same result. The fact is if you actually break down the metrics aside from that 1 loss beside Alabama name, Bama is better than FSU. We have more wins verses top 25 opponents and we have played more top 25 opponents. LSU is their best win and while they beat LSU pretty good, we beat the same team and our best win is was 12 spots higher than FSUs best win in the rankings. I know LSU "was a top 5" team at the beginning of the season but putting that win on par with that Alabama has done would be like giving Oh State made props for beating what is now a 4 loss Notre Dame team. So while I give them credit for scheduling a solid power house and the beginning of the season Bama did the exact same, and while we may have lost that team we lost too is the #3 team in the nation and the Big 12 Champion that stuff should matter. Otherwise we can all go back to scheduling schedules that favor teams going undefeated and stop looking for good/challenging football games.

[@kevinjohnston4923]

Saban is going to prevent Harbaugh from ever winning a college football playoff game. Bet.

[@paulday5722]

A few years ago I said I would never believe the Wolverines could beat Ohio State until it happens in real life. Then they did 3 years in a row. Last January I said I would never believe they can win a playoff game until I see it happen in real life. I am fervently hoping they will make me a believer on New Year's Day. Michigan ran the gauntlet playing the #2, 3 and 4 scoring defenses in the country the last 4 games. Nobody in the CFP is in the top 12. Defense and special teams will keep them in the game against anybody. The offense just needs to keep finding ways to score consistently.

[@tino6846]

Alabama will beat Michigan

[@thumbsaloft]

NO ONE knows who's going to win the game. People come across as DELUSIONAL when they talk as if THEY KNOW FOR SURE their team is going to win. NO ONE KNOWS! Michigan fans DON'T KNOW and Bama fans DON'T KNOW! I FAVOR BAMA in this game, but I CAN'T and WOULDN'T say I'M SURE they will win! Michigan fans CAN'T EITHER!

[@kenwest4729]

Woody & Bo would never have survived the current college environment

[@hambam7533]

ok great but now its time to win the big prize, they might not have a better chance then right now

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

The Ohio State Portal Entries. WR Julian Fleming QB Kyle McCord RB Chip Trayanum RB Evan Pryor S Cam Martinez DE Omari Abor LB Reid Carrico S Kye Stokes CB Jyaire Brown CB Ryan Turner OL Jakob James C/G Vic Cutler K Parker Lewis

[@TedHayes67]

Michigan lost playoff game when they announced it was Bama. Ass kicking coming.

[@outlawred946]

It will be one of Biblical proportions.

[@mirandadavid6373]

Enjoy these times as a Michigan fan.. Go blue!!

[@stephenwatson8981]

because the wins will be vacated soon enough!

[@scarletloki6315]

Steve if you’re using QBR as an argument as to which QB is better that shows you don’t really understand QB play. QBR is a joke. Kyle had better QBR than Penix, Cam Ward, Dillon Gabriel, Riley Leonard, Tulia, Jordan Travis and Milroe. Would you take Kyle over any of those QBs? Because I sure as hell wouldn’t. QBR is a useless stat that has as much to do with how the team around you plays as you do. Cam Ward had an awful O line and mid at best WRs while Kyle had an elite WR room and a good o line. Also Kyle played WKU, Indiana, Maryland, Youngstown state, MSU, Minnesota and some other trash opponents so let’s not act like his level of competition was miles ahead of Wards. Yeah OSU played PSU and UM but WSU played Washington, Oregon State, Oregon and some very good teams as well. I don’t think OSU gets award but if you can’t see that he’s better than Kyle you either admit to not watching any tape or that you do watch film and simply don’t understand what you’re looking at anyway.

[@BillF1967]

My 40+ years of watching Michigan football have given me a profound case of Battered Wolverine Syndrome. Far too many times, I’ve seen highly touted Michigan teams swagger into big games and/or bowl games, only to unceremoniously crap the bed. I would love to slay the beast that is Alabama and I think they could. Still, I’ve had my hopes stomped on too many times to be overly optimistic. I’ll believe it when I see it.

[@johnnyoldenjr.]

Please dont pick michigan steve.. you keep picking against michigan and michigan wins those games keep the same energy dont jinx us.

[@vinpin777]

The rose bowl is in Alabamas fight song, we beat Washington in our first national championship in 1925... As Paul Bryant would say "now this is just perfect they think they got us" Alabama vs Michigan is the rose bowl before the system changes everything is just perfect. Then on to Texas where Alabama avenges all losses to teams from the past two years... Season of destiny #19 coming home to title town! RTR!!! Beat the cheats.. fraud of a team that will be exposed as soon as they step out that shit ass conference. They have the most wins bc of it. We have the most championships bc of it! # 20 next for the 100 yr anniversary

[@vinpin777]

The rose bowl is in Alabamas fight song, we beat Washington in our first national championship in 1925... As Paul Bryant would say "now this is just perfect they think they got us" Alabama vs Michigan is the rose bowl before the system changes everything is just perfect. Then on to Texas where Alabama avenges all losses to teams from the past two years... Season of destiny #19 coming home to title town! RTR!!! Beat the cheats.. fraud of a team that will be exposed as soon as they step out that shit ass conference. They have the most wins bc of it. We have the most championships bc of it! # 20 next for the 100 yr anniversary

[@vinpin777]

The rose bowl is in Alabamas fight song, we beat Washington in our first national championship in 1925... As Paul Bryant would say "now this is just perfect they think they got us" Alabama vs Michigan is the rose bowl before the system changes everything is just perfect. Then on to Texas where Alabama avenges all losses to teams from the past two years... Season of destiny #19 coming home to title town! RTR!!! Beat the cheats.. fraud of a team that will be exposed as soon as they step out that shit ass conference. They have the most wins bc of it. We have the most championships bc of it! # 20 next for the 100 yr anniversary

[@vinpin777]

The rose bowl is in Alabamas fight song, we beat Washington in our first national championship in 1925... As Paul Bryant would say "now this is just perfect they think they got us" Alabama vs Michigan is the rose bowl before the system changes everything is just perfect. Then on to Texas where Alabama avenges all losses to teams from the past two years... Season of destiny #19 coming home to title town! RTR!!! Beat the cheats.. fraud of a team that will be exposed as soon as they step out that shit ass conference. They have the most wins bc of it. We have the most championships bc of it! # 20 next for the 100 yr anniversary

[@uralbob1]

Great episode. Thanks Steve! Have fun in Pasadena!

[@Noliestold93]

I need to reiterate that I don’t have the most confidence in the game. Defensively we’re ready to go to slow down Milroe will be Let’s be honest our offense has taken a big step back from last year. . We haven’t had a difference maker at WR in YEARS . Donovan edwards Cornelius Johnson Roman Wilson didn’t improve at all if anything they regressed. Bama has the Michigan killer a running QB who can make great plays with his arm. I hope we win don’t get me run but if I had to bet I’ll take Bama by 6

[@steelershayabusa4550]

Ive absolutely loved it. To me this is the last year of college football. Next year is full blown semipro where everyone cheats. Saban has been recruiting players after games, ask lsu players i mean wtf. No more good stories of players busting their hump waiting to start, no more going to favorite school now highest bidders, ridiculous. High 4 stars n 5 stars should of had their own league and left college alone, i believe kids need money but this is out of control. Osu qb should have busted his butt with his teammates and tried for redemption next year but not with this new crap, bye we will find a better qb, sickening. Shocked urban agrees

[@Thekid-e5y]

My biggest fear....Bama QB starts running all over the place....We have not faired well with running QB's....I.E Maryland, much less talent on the team and it made it close.

[@torrancejones397]

The only way michigan win the offensive line has to be a wall for McCarthy. This line stinks bad. I said it first. The offensive line must become Dawgs. But the defense have to win this game. Ala. Same things. (Offensive line is the key to who ever win this game. I repeat!!!! Whoever has the best offensive line will win. And win the natty!!!!

[@brandonchilds9716]

Looking at the reaction of Michigan when it was announced they’ll be playing Bama they didn’t seem too confident

[@paulday5722]

That's getting a lot of attention but IMO, what were they supposed to do? They're players not cheerleaders. I wouldn't expect a bunch of rah-rah jumping around. Ryan Day did that and looked like a fool.

[@B_Dog_33]

They reacted with shock just like the rest of the country, surprised that FSU dropped a spot after winning a conference championship.

[@Dinonuggies1905]

​@@B_Dog_33No..They thought they would have pretty much a bye in FSU to the title game...Turned out to be a bye bye😂😂

[@jefflampas7759]

@@Dinonuggies1905🙄🙄🙄

[@B_Dog_33]

Yeah, they work all year round, training, studying, practicing, going through special “Beat Georgia” drills because they wanted to be prepared to play the best team in the country, striving with their greatest effort to get to the CFP, defeating multiple ranked teams…because they’re afraid to play a good team. Lol I swear, college football fanboys are sooooo stuuuuuupid.

[@JimBobson-r4y]

Steve wanted Harbaugh gone. I have been a fan since the 70's. Never in my life did I want Harbaugh gone. Steve is NOT a real Fan. Harbaugh is the TEAM. the team... the team.. he is the coach.

[@kenfelder6478]

Ummmm..... all these accolades and how many chips does this culture have?.... I'll wait......i really think Michigan is better but they also are taking advantage of ryan day being horrible. And don't get me started on penn st...... they will never beat either. And that's it nobody else on he schedule. But hey now you got a real test... let's see you pass it

[@jansteinvonsquidmeirsteen2256]

You're delusional, sir. I'm M fan but um-er our competition and that championship competition. . . rarefied against Ball St. duh-huh.

[@portlegal408]

60 years of irrelevance, three years of cheating, natural consequences of cheating, then back to another 60 years of irrelevance, UM's natural place in the world.

[@kenwest4729]

Glad to see steve back to his normal rational self...for a week or so there i thought he was headed off the cliff...lol

[@thomasorzack5795]

YES-he was going nuts for a while-conspiracy theroy

[@jermaineford769]

I think that if Georgia would have won, then Florida State would have been in but since Georgia lost, they had to put a SEC team in so bama you are in. They make it seem that it was about the QB but it actually wasn’t.

[@samarmstrong5303]

If Clemson won the acc championship game they would be in

[@torrancejones397]

Michigan's success will have to be that offensive line. In order for michigan to win that line has to play that bully ball style play. If not good night.

[@kerrywalters5245]

Steve- absolutely LOVE your work and have been following faithfully for the past several years. I have lived through the ups and downs as a die-hard Michigan fan since 1970. This dream season is coming to fruition with a lifelong dream - trip to the Rose Bowl. Any chance of a meet and greet while you are out there?

[@villain295]

Michigan will lose by two touchdowns to Bama. Michigan fans are delusional. You don’t understand how much better Bama is than you

[@davidwright1728]

You don't understand that Michigan is on a mission of faith and there have been doubt from a lot of folks but words are just word's and I tell you now the football God's have spoken Michigan is going to be national champions.

[@villain295]

@@davidwright1728 Perfect example of the average Michigan fans delusion.

[@thedogs3467]

Y’all almost lost to auburn like 8 days ago and their qb and there Rb ran all over you. Bama hasn’t faced a defense like us. They allow almost the most pressures and sacks of any power 5 school.

[@villain295]

@@thedogs3467 Don’t delete these replies when Bama wins by 4 tds

[@Dinonuggies1905]

​@@thedogs3467Dumb 💩...UGA D is much better than UM

[@jamesgeorge65]

Only way you guys are gonna beat Alabama is if your qb is allowed to run the ball.

[@randalljones9435]

Don’t let the SEC win another title 〽️

[@clottadams5028]

You can dislike or even hate the SEC all you want, it's not going to stop it. Bama wins by at least 30.

[@randalljones9435]

@@clottadams5028😂🤣😂🤣 yea okay… we’ll see.

[@davidsohn877]

Michigan Fan ! How come Alabama was chosen over Ohio State! Sick of SEC Favoritism !

[@vinpin777]

Always forget about this lil nerd , comes around every 3 or 4 yrs and tells you how great they are this time only to be embarrassed... Yawn

[@vinpin777]

Always forget about this lil nerd , comes around every 3 or 4 yrs and tells you how great they are this time only to be embarrassed... Yawn

[@MichaelSmith-te7eq]

Didn't this guy pick osu you to beat UM? Lol, now he says we. You aren't a real fan.