Washington's Offense Will Test Michigan Like Never Before

The Washington Huskies put up 532 total yards of offense against the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl and now will face an even tougher defensive test in the national championship. The Michigan Wolverines have arguably the best defense in the country, but behind Kalen DeBoer, Michael Penix Jr., Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, Ja'Lynn Polk, Dillon Johnson, and the Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line, the Huskies will give them their toughest test yet in the national championship. Join Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Locked On Pac-12 host Spencer McLaughlin as they discuss not only what will be the toughest test for Michigan, but what will be the biggest challenge for the Huskies too.
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[@newyorker3556]

Not a Michigan fan but everyone and there mama knew Michigan was going to win that defense was absolutely terrifying

[@johngaddis1801]

Don’t even know why Michigan should bother showing up based on analysis from these guys.

[@yooperlite]

Hahaha

[@terrencehoskins3784]

Nice show, sounds like the huskies don't have a weakness! I will be tuning in next Tuesday morning. #GoBlue〽️

[@rucotomo]

Nope no flaws at all perfect team. They don't average a fumble a game. They aren't one of the worst red zone defenses in the country. They aren't one of the worst redstone offices in the country. Nope perfect team. They aren't one of the worst punting teams in the nation. Perfect team can't beat them why even play this game!?

[@jamescox5638]

@@rucotomo yup, perfect in everyway

[@heinleinreader]

The funny thing about Westover is I believe he was originally a walk-on.

[@freddie005]

My favorite thing is to come back to these takes after the games

[@aidankeller1717]

Same.

[@db76177]

oh ill be back! these opposing team analyst really are disrespectful.

[@jamescox5638]

@@db76177 welcome back lol go blue baby we did it. The puppies were all struck at the ground, impound and tenacious, ferocious defense

[@aaah8447]

Great episode, and great insights by Spencer. Thank you guys! Go Dawgs!

[@VM1Live]

Have a great Dawg day 👊😎

[@rogerwescott2301]

Georgia fan here chiming in Michigan has not given up more than 26 points all season with that being said Michigans back end is elite this game is going to come down to in the trenches if Michigan runs the ball well And limits Washington's possessions, Michigan is gonna win the game, They are 3× more physical than Texas I hope Washington wins. But I just think that michigan is too physical and going to grind it out. 31 to 23 Michigan.

[@aidankeller1717]

Please stop w/ the "this team is more physical than the last one". Washington has risen up to the task every single time. Also, washington is pretty good at forcing their opponents to play their style of football. Fast and electric.

[@ajharris1370]

Michigan has not played a top 50 offense all season. Only Alabama was top 50 and they were # 47. Much easier to be a top ranked defense when you don’t play an offense the whole season worth a lick. So these ratings are real subjective.

[@jamescox5638]

@@ajharris1370 subjective? The offenses in the Big Ten look bad because of defenses. They are more worried about stopping the other team, then scoring points. So welcome to the B1G puppies where big boy football is played

[@alifeleti9]

@@aidankeller1717 what happened

[@alifeleti9]

@@ajharris1370 you believe now

[@kyleeager5198]

Michigan has had 3 years to prepare for OSU's offense. Stroud had 390 yds, 2 TD, still lost. This type of UW offense is nothing new. UW better hope that their oline holds up.

[@scottsnyder7909]

And if Washington can't stop the run.

[@scottsnyder7909]

I DONT THINK THESE COMMENTATORS HAVE SEEN WHAT HAPPEND TO OHIO STATE IN 22 WHEN OHIO STUFFED THE BOX ON MICHIGAN

[@ruelpile]

Grub needs to have 4-5 go to plays that are “aggressive” but still milk the clock late in the game when Washington is up 14 points. Go Huskies!🙏🏼

[@thatguy8869]

Yes, indeed. I think they needed to burn more clock in the 4th against TX, maybe starting on Dawgs last scoring drive. That was almost really ugly. Go Dawgs.

[@alifeleti9]

😂

[@shelbybennett4781]

They didn't even score 14 points to even go up 14

[@alifeleti9]

😂

[@FatherFirst]

Dawgs are going 15-0 and winning the Natty this year!!!! Go Dawgs!!!! #PurpleReign ☔️💜💛💜💛☔️

[@davidhudson4230]

Fan Boys right here. Ill be back to troll you after Michigan wins

[@anthonypicicci1123]

We are gonna smoke corny a$$ Harbaugh!

[@ES2990]

@@anthonypicicci1123 womp womp

[@davidjelinek1977]

McCarthy was hurt in the 2 nd series at penn state . He was 7/8 passing when he bruised his knee

[@themailman8864]

It’s easy to watch videos that align with your own demographic. It’s another when extremes of hyperbole is being spouted. The guy says McCarthy is mid at best which makes it obvious he doesn’t watch the games, but looks at game stats. Facts: JJ is 26-1 as a starter for Michigan. He completes 73% of his passes. Michigans passing rate ranks 117th compared to UW’s 10th. JJ was injured in the PSU game, and UM left guard was getting beat by Chop consistently, so they improvised by running the ball. UM ranks #1 in total defense while UW is 94th. That’s Michigan’s biggest advantage. Washington’s biggest advantage is the O line and the capability of scoring quickly with their amazing receivers. Whatever line is able to impose their will more successfully will have a huge outcome of the game.

[@akpost8780]

Michigan 35 Washington 24. You will be lucky to have 3 possessions in any given quarter against this Michigan team. Michigan will be running 7 minute drives on you, assuming you punt the ball deep enough lol.

[@leonardtrayner7455]

You obviously didn’t watch JJ in the OSU game throw a dart past a LB’s ear. 99% of college QB’s don’t make that throw. Michigan put in the Raven’s defense back in 2021 to stop OSU. Three top receivers Njigba, Wilson, Olave along with CJ Stroud. Michigan limits possessions which you guys fail to mention which puts you at a disadvantage if you have to earn your way down the field.

[@aidankeller1717]

I can name the Michigan corners off the top of my head. Mike(y) Sandristil and Will Johnson. I've became a Michigan fan a few years ago, during the year that Washington had Eason and the year they went 4-8. It was pretty unbearable to watch and I get depressed when my team plays awful. On the other hand, I loved watching Michigan pound their opponents on the ground just like Seattle used to do with Marshawn.

[@davidjelinek1977]

8 minute drives is how Michigan wins and will win this game .

[@goodlucking244]

McCarthy won’t even need to throw so his weaknesses there are of little relevance. He can just run around and hand it off.

[@kyleeager5198]

Spencer, you really need to watch some Mich games, you really dont have a clue in breaking them down. Best of luck on Monday.

[@livinlife3888]

Huskies fans don’t understand we faced CJ and that incredible receiving core 2 yrs straight and beat them Washington isn’t on those Ohio State teams level period. It’s Ovr we already have the formula for a deep pass attack.💯

[@andrewblodgett2]

Didn't get back to a game prediction😑

[@LockedonHuskies]

Lol that's 100% my bad, running on very little sleep and totally blanked on it! Spencer says... "while you know who I'm rooting for in this game, I've got Washington"

[@andrewblodgett2]

@@LockedonHuskies Yeah I just wanted to hear him say it lol. Great content regardless 👌🏾thank you

[@LockedOnOregonDucks]

Dawgs 35-27

[@dougrobinson6683]

The Ducks haven't beat the Huskies since I started watching Locked On Pac 12, so I've got much love for Spencer!

[@NothingButSilicone]

Lol

[@rocingersol1875]

13 points. That is all.

[@akpost8780]

Michigan doesn’t need chunk plays on the ground. They’re happy with 4-5 yard gains. They eat 35 seconds per play. You will be lucky to have the ball more than two possessions per quarter. You will be constricted into the shortest game imaginable. Penix can’t throw when he’s on the sideline watching Michigan pound the ball down your throat.

[@viertelasiat]

Gameplan works if youre not down by 10.... watch UW go up early and Michigan play catch up

[@jamescox5638]

@@viertelasiat or watch Washington, get down by 11 points and play catch up the whole game 😂😂

[@jamesdylandean614]

If we protect Penix and slow down Michigan's rushing attack, the game is ours.

[@ImFastrnU]

Easy to say, hard to do.

[@jamesdylandean614]

@@ImFastrnU True!!!!

[@dodgedforgottenn]

100%. The Huskies would be the first team to do that this season

[@jamesdylandean614]

Absolutely, that is why they play the games and not listen to the so-called experts, both the Wolverines and the Huskies.@@ImFastrnU

[@akpost8780]

I think perhaps if Washington scores more points than Michigan then UW will win the game too. 😂 Michigan is a behemoth and will limit Penix’s possessions. They have an NFL secondary and a deeper and better interior D and edges than Texas by a long shot. They beat Bama despite trying hard to give the game away on several occasions. Michigan 35 Washington 24.

[@leonardcharettejr1537]

Get ready for the boa constricter. Michigan squeezes the life out of teams. Every possession for Washington will count no throwaway. The stress will force mistakes. Go Blue!

[@ImFastrnU]

15:40. Michigans run game WILL control the tempo.

[@smanjam8326]

Michigan has never needed to use McCarthy as anything more than a game manager. McCarthy has the talent and skill to do it all but when you have a great defense and Oline and an all American RB with another great RB right behind him, you get the lead and choke the clock. Simple but effective, Michigan has a great defensive line and defensive backfield. Coverage created pressure too that’s why there are coverage sacks. Nobody wants to talk about Washington’s defense either, if Washington won they’d be the worst statistical defense to win the championship since the beginning of the FBS. Washington’s offense is probably one of the best but the odds are really stacked against Washington when it comes to a team as a whole.

[@Parallax982]

As a Husky fan, Michigan scares the heck out of me. It's a domineering football team. Hopefully Washington can hold up and display its strengths. So much will come down to Penix having time to throw.

[@smanjam8326]

I think Penix throws ropes man, the way he throws the ball is like magic but he only plays 1 side of the ball.

[@Parallax982]

@@smanjam8326 True. I think we have brilliant coaches who scheme really well but you do too.

[@thatguy8869]

A big key to this game is whether Huskies can protect Michael Penix. Also, Michigan has had an average TOP advantage this year of about 4 minutes, 42 seconds. Dawgs need to have a TOP advantage like they did against Texas. Go Dawgs.

[@Wu.Tang.Financial]

Go Dawgs. If we can beat the Ducks twice and Texas on the road we can beat Michigan. It’ll be tougher than Texas but we can do it.

[@aidankeller1717]

I don't know if it will be tougher than Texas, but it certainly will be different.

[@Wu.Tang.Financial]

@@aidankeller1717 I hope you’re right. Michigan has a better secondary and run game which makes our life harder. Hopefully Dillon Johnson is ok

[@Mr.Jones144]

Y’all gone stop sleeping on JJ

[@gtyus8219]

That's what the LAST TEAM SAID. THEY CAN'T, THEY WON'T, AND WE WILL, and then we all saw what they DID.😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@jamescox5638]

Sorry I must’ve missed it. What did they do? 😂😂 go blue and welcome to the B1G

[@rucotomo]

When you have guys like Spencer on the broadcast and he says things like JJ McCarthy isn't an accurate quarterback or you haven't seen anything that wows you that lets me know that this guy is a tool. I mean you don't have to say that JJ McCarthy is a better quarterback than MP, (He's a true junior, MP is a 6th year quarterback he better be better) but to say he's an average quarterback come on dude. The guy was first team all big 10 he was dropping dimes against Bama. I'm a huge Michigan Homer and I will admit that MP is a better quarterback than JJ but come on an average quarterback?? be serious.

[@manuelsteele2651]

I am an ASU alumnus. Why did ASU give the Huskies a much harder game than Texas? I think it’s because the two teams play often and players and coaches know how to adapt given the regional proximity. It’s too bad the PAC 12 has fallen. As a longtime PAC 12 fan I hope Washington wins to give the ending conference its last mighty stand.

[@Parallax982]

That's mighty gracious of you, Manuel. FWIW, I too root for the Pac-12 teams in their bowl games. Was cheering on even Oregon against Liberty. Helps that Nix is such a good guy.

[@westonweigand1228]

Flu hit the Huskies hard that game, and they played down to the devil's.

[@joylenemcclure1800]

Not just the flu, but that cruel curse Arizona teams had on Washington 😂

[@manuelsteele2651]

@@joylenemcclure1800 I visited Seattle last September and ran the Orca Half Marathon. I really enjoyed the visit.

[@alifeleti9]

This guy saying Michigan line is not good enough should choose a new career

[@Frank-gw1zs]

Westover is sure handed as anyone on the team. Dude is a chain mover.

[@hood_TheJoker]

OSU style offense.. unfortunately Washington loses this game..

[@dougrobinson6683]

Oregon and Texas both left their games with UW wondering how they didn't run it more, but the truth is when we knew they were running, we'd stuff it for 3 or less. We got gashed when we had to respect other things. I am hoping Michigan's commitment to the run gives us the confidence to play run commit defense all day.

[@dougrobinson6683]

And of course Washington jumping out to leads also helped.

[@waterboy417]

😂😂😂😂

[@davidknaebe5123]

And MI defense will test WA offense. Stopping MI rush attack could cause problems for WA.

[@dodgedforgottenn]

Should be fascinating to see the best defense in college football go against one of, if not the best offense and passing attack in college football (only challenger would be LSU’s offense). Guaranteed, UW has not seen as complete of a team or defense as UM. Michigan has not seen a passing attack like the Huskies. Both teams have that “destined” feel to them, just figuring out how to win by making big plays when needed all season long. As usual, it’ll all be about who wins at the line of scrimmage.

[@dodgedforgottenn]

Ridiculous take on McCarthy. Penix is clearly a better QB right now so advantage UW on passing offense, no doubt (top passing offense in CFB and top 3 WR group), but McCarthy merely average… ludicrous. An average CFB QB would be someone like Joe Milton or Tyler Van Dyke. Husky fans better hope the UW defense doesn’t doubt McCarthy like McLaughlin does.

[@BeWise4Life]

Look at the scheme and the personnel UW used vs Texas. They essentially took away the pass almost the whole game and banked on Texas making mistakes in the run game. It turned into 5 punts and 2 fumbles. They also seemed content to let Texas help them shorten the game. I think the gameplan will be different vs Mich. I think they come out with more of a scheme like they used vs the Ducks in the Champ game. Bigger safeties with faster LB's, all playing closer to the line of scrimmage and playing downhill. We may see Esteen as a single high free safety.

[@Parallax982]

Appreciate your knowledge and ability to analyze potential schemes. Makes the game more interesting to those of us who don't have that skill.

[@BeWise4Life]

@@Parallax982 I know nothing like everyone else. It's all prognostication. Results will be on the field.

[@caseymagee5251]

If the defense that showed to in the PAC12 championship game shows up uw wins, if the offense from the sugar bowl shows up, Washington wins. If UW has a combo of both it’s a 14+ point victory. If the sugar bowl defense shows up they have to have a complete game of the sugar bowl offense show up.

[@Closed_Ai]

Let’s Go Blue 〽️

[@ruelpile]

I think Washington can score 42+ points against Michigan… Washington 42 Michigan 27

[@davidjelinek1977]

How ? You only going to get 6-7 possessions the whole game . You would have to score every possession

[@db76177]

noted! I will be back to troll this comment.

[@davidjelinek1977]

@@db76177 if I am Wrong I will own it

[@livinlife3888]

@@db76177this is actually why I put a comment in to say hello after Monday night.😂😂

[@marksauce2383]

Got ONE td, and needed a penalty to get that. 😅 But you are correct about them scoring 42, but failed to mention they would have to play Ml 4 times. Get it? 😊

[@BeWise4Life]

The only time I don’t trust Grubb is when they have a 2 score lead and its the last 5 minutes of the 3rd or first 5 minutes of the 4th. 😅 Also, UW has faced 4 higher rushing teams, 8 better passing, and 7 better total offensive teams than Mich. They've also won TOP consistently in marquee matchups, even against the #1 TOP team.

[@ehuang2245]

Huskies have an elite offense, and they very well could win. While entertaining, these guys no better than two dudes in a bar giving their hot takes. clearly not watched much tape, very shallow understanding of opponent. That said, should be great watching huskies Elite passing game vs Michigan defense, and also the Michigans run first but balanced offense vs Washington’s mediocre defense and DL.

[@VM1Live]

Go Dawgs

[@WHarman-tb8ss]

What uniform combo are the Huskies wearing in the Naty? I think we are visitors as the lower seed? I like Chrome purple helmets, white jersey and purple pants.

[@LockedonHuskies]

Normal helmet with white jersey and pants

[@texasrunner9848]

Spencer, do you actually get paid to do this or is this purely voluntary? I ask because you spout a lot of half thought-out opinions that border on mentally lazy fandom. For example, around the 13 min. mark you’re saying that Michigan running the ball against a top 10 team and only throwing once is a sign of weakness, while the rest of the nation would say that’s smart. Michigan ran the clock down, wore that defense down, and showed absolutely nothing to future opponents. Go listen to the players from the Ohio and Bama games and they’ll say they saw things they never saw on tape because Michigan gave up nothing by running the ball so much, which by the way is just as fun to watch as it is to watch Penix throw dimes. That kid is the real deal and he’ll be playing in Super Bowls very soon. The big question for me in this upcoming game is really around line play and who wins. I heard your opinion, but Michigan rotates 9 guys on their D-line so they’re fresh throughout. I just don’t know if Washington’s O-line will be able to give Penix the clean pocket he needs, or if it’ll be a lot of 3 step drops and quick throws to his 1st or 2nd read. At this point, I’m not expecting him to have enough time to get to his 3rd unless it’s on the run.

[@Parallax982]

I think that's a possibility and it scares me. Scared me against the Longhorns too. Game could go a lot of different ways.

[@daveconlin8342]

Spencer being a Hawks fan makes his being a Duck fan tolerable.

[@jaewonlim1089]

Coach Harbaugh is awesome at building a great team and dominating regular seasons, but I have doubts about him in the final championships. I would be more concerned about facing Alabama and Georgia in the finals than Michigan.

[@jamescox5638]

Lowest point total of the season gave up 300 yards on the ground. Should’ve been just as worried, I think that’s what happened is that no one wanted to give Michigan credit this year well, guess what we’re national champions over the puppies

[@BeWise4Life]

It seems poetic that both teams lost their starting center in this game. 😅 Also, I think the reason they kept playing Dillon vs Texas despite the injury is for his pass protection abilities.

[@aidankeller1717]

And we will continue doing so. He'll probably not let the coaches sit him vs Michigan. He's too much of a team player to let that happen, from what I've seen.

[@BeWise4Life]

@@aidankeller1717 Yeah, and his story is great.

[@SuperAudionut]

Roman - please share the off-air stories Please have more Spencer on the show. Spencer's analysis is SPOT on. Oregon is the best team Washington has faced and that includes Michigan.

[@romantomashoff7491]

Haha if anyone sees me in Houston I will! They are NSFW 😂 Spencer will definitely be around more too!

[@mandraqe]

​@@romantomashoff7491I'll be there in Houston!! Can't wait!!!

[@Parallax982]

@@romantomashoff7491 Could not agree more with SA. First time seeing Spencer and was really impressed.

[@maize-rage]

Looks pretty spot on to me, he wasn't wrong even a little 😂😂

[@ES2990]

Donvan Edwards - 14, Washington - 13. Y'all nver did a followw up video, you all are cowards.

[@grim5953]

Facts

[@rucotomo]

I like how these guys are comparing JJ to MP like he hasn't been in college long enough to get a PhD. Only reason this guy is still in college is because the league didn't want him last year and he had a COVID year. Otherwise he would be in the CFL.

[@cxBuck]

All I can say is it didn't happen, did it. 13 points and Penix harassed and uncomfortable the whole game did the Huskies in. Against Texas he was standing in the pocket with time to pick them apart. The short passing game was all they could get going and it wasn't enough to get it done. But they had a really great season.

[@robertarmstrong2323]

Waahington has not played a defense like Michigan..and how do you guys dream of stopping Michigan offense??

[@davidjelinek1977]

Michigan tan zone blocking all year until Alabama game . Ran straight gap scheme and confused Bama

[@jeromemalenfant6622]

2:20 McCarthy doesn't make accurate passes, and throws only to guys who are wide open? In the 2023 OSU game McCarthy threaded a TD pass to Roman Wilson between two defenders. And in the Rose Bowl he one-handed a backward pass from Edwards and threw to Wilson while falling back with an Alabama guy in his face.

[@timtostige8124]

I can't believe that that play by JJ against Alabama doesn't get talked about more. Incredible play. Of je doesn't make that catch from the running back so much bad could have happened. To make the throw on top of it and complete the pass, legendary!

[@scottsnyder7909]

Michigans defense was built to stop this type of offense . Washington will move the ball. Can Washington score touchdowns consistently in the red zone is the question.

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

@4:03 Wow, this is an all time bad take. Dominant Lines, especially ones with 3 DTs who will be Top 50 picks (two of which maybe top 10-15 picks) always travel. Doesn't matter the play style, dominant line play at the highest levels will win you games. @4:40 And then to follow it up by saying Washington's biggest advantage was their O Line vs Michigan's D Line!!! That is non the Mount Rushmore of terrible takes.

[@Locust094]

Klatt was showing a highlight of Michigan intercepting the ball on a route to MHJ and his break on his route was SO BLATANTLY OBVIOUS. Meanwhile the UW receivers (every single one of them) are outstanding at disguising their breaks. I believe they had someone come in and train the receivers specifically on how to do this. Their footwork was highlighted by a route trainer earlier this year that I think was the company that trained UW.

[@user-po1us7lt2m]

Noo you picked Wash over Texas? Would have never guessed that! Penix (23) is 3yrs older than McCarthy (21). Both these dorks talking didn’t even know who Penix was 3 yrs ago. McCarthy stays he’ll be a top 10 pick next year. The more these dummies talk the more they expose themselves of knowing nothing about football

[@zhinan888]

CJ Stroud and Marvin Harrison Jr etc are arguably better?

[@randyhanson9378]

Michigan Wolverine s don't have a chance over UW Huskies, because of the aerial passing of Michael Penix Jr deep WR of Odunze, McMillan, Polk, Westover.

[@FatherFirst]

Bernard, Culp

[@LindleyVI]

Michigan have a really strong chance imo. I do believe that defence is really damn good and they can run the ball effectively.. But it just feels like its our year, everything up against us we have overcome. I respect the hell out of Michigan, its gonna be a great game. Go Dawgs.

[@dstnatnunknwn1]

So when michigan beat OSU with stroud, Garrett Wilson, jaxson smith-njigba and Chris olave that isn't comparable?

[@FatherFirst]

@@dstnatnunknwn1 no. TCU beat you. Washington is FAR better than TCU.

[@FatherFirst]

@@dstnatnunknwn1 Michigan is a great team so I don't want to sound like I'm overlooking them. I respect their game. But I feel like this will be the best offense they've ever seen. There were a lot of great players for Ohio State. And those games were close. But I just think Washington has a far better coaching staff and a better understanding of how to win big games at big time. DeBoer is undefeated in Washington in big time games. This team knows how to show up and raise their level of play above what the other team can. For the most part that's been the same with Michigan with TCU being the big game they lost. They will have a lot of confidence coming off the Alabama game. Washington recognizes that. It'll come down to the game planning on both sides. I think it'll be a fabulous National Championship game. Of course I'm going to pick my Dawgs to win it all. But I really do not feel like there is a comparison for either team really than playing each other. All respect for Michigan and the season they've had. But we are going to obviously look at things from a different lense and pick the outcome of the game differently. It's going to be a lot of fun to watch. GO DAWGS!!!! #PurpleReign ☔️ 💜💛💜💛💜

[@maize-rage]

I understood you are PAC 2 or whatever its called now. But this isnt even a real discussion about the game. More of a homer vision. I actually used respect spencers takes but good lord.

[@Whatsthe_dill]

Wonder what michigans dbs are thinking watching washington wrs on tape.

[@reality3304]

They’re thinking about balling out, making plays, and lifting the trophy.

[@ES2990]

Wonder what Washington wrs were thinking watching michigan dbs get pics and lift the trophy lmao

[@scottberden8583]

Why were you underdogs FIVE times??? Michigan were dogs zero times this season!!!

[@alifeleti9]

Fans of Pac 12 only see offense. Wipe your tears with your qbs towel

[@daddio159]

I think we all like Spence. I just think that him growing up with Oregon being in its greatest stretch, and Washington in its worst, has inflated Oregon fans’ view of their national prominence. Talking about Oregon in the same breath as the upper echelon, and sometimes acting like UW is lower, especially since 2016, is irritating. Anyone older than 35 knows that college football didn’t just start in 2005. That said, Spencer is him. He’s the Emperor of College Football

[@Parallax982]

Spence, in my view, is nothing but a class act.

[@daddio159]

@@Parallax982 I don’t disagree. I’m just responding to his comment about Washington fans only tolerating him. I don’t think that’s true. It did take him a while to understand how good UW was though, and that’s the Duck in him- and his childhood being different than older ( and Duckfans) Dawgfans. Those who grew up with UW as the dominant team, where we’re just wanting the return to prominence. No disrespect, he’s my fav YT personality.

[@Parallax982]

@@daddio159 Fair enough, Damien. I've just seen him this once, though I wouldn't blame him if he was skeptical about Washington's chances going into the last three Oregon games. I was skeptical too. I love this coaching staff and this team. They surprise me again and again. Hope they can do it one last time on Monday. God willing.

[@daddio159]

@@Parallax982 you’re missing my point. NeverMind.

[@alifeleti9]

Unstoppable offense scores their only TD on 4th down 😂

[@charlesronk2989]

Washington was a bad matchup for Texas, and they still were on the 12 yard line with several attempts to win the game. Michigan however is a terrible matchup for Washington. This game will be slightly closer than TCU against Georgia last year.

[@jamescox5638]

Damn, you called it lol

[@reality3304]

Huskies fans are underrating and disrespecting JJ and the Michigan offense 😂. Michigan 35 Washington 24

[@ruelpile]

This is how Washington beats Michigan: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fV67eKCoZdNqbNE

[@mikekelly7340]

Where does the trophy go? After Washington wins

[@jamescox5638]

Trophy case in Schembechler hall of course 😂😂

[@johnhull5916]

Wash 42-17.

[@dodgedforgottenn]

😂😂😂

[@marksauce2383]

Close...😅

[@spike6487]

This didnt age well....lol....GO BLUE!

[@profd65]

I was worried about Michigan's defense, but then I looked a little closer: the best offense Michigan faced all season was ranked #47. Michigan had lots of cupcakes like Bowling Green on its schedule. Maybe it does have a "great" defense, but there's no real proof of this given the lame-ass offenses Michigan played against. Sorry: Ohio St finished the year 47th in offense, and Alabama finished 56th.

[@reality3304]

I’ll come back to this after the game. GO BLUE

[@jamescox5638]

Should have stayed worried😂😂

[@maize-rage]

Never go against your 1st instinct 💯 😂 we here in B1G country tend to play whats called Defense. Maybe look into it. Truly tends to help like a lot

[@grim5953]

Hahahahahaha! Well played.

[@Shaman196]

Um yeah, whatever.

[@wolver73]

Teams pass because they can’t run.

[@alifeleti9]

PAC 12 analysts- don’t know football

[@alifeleti9]

Lol😂 next time do your homework. Defense wins championships. Where were all those amazing throws? Don’t forget to do a recap

[@jivepatrol6833]

Washington's defense won't hold up against Michigan.

[@Aaarron]

I'm just glad we're playing anyone other than Oregon for the championship this year.

[@Whatsthe_dill]

Lol you are in for a hige suprise washington hasnt had to load the box with the big samoans because of the pure passers in the pac12. Washington is going to win and michigan defense stats are padded havent played a top 45 offense all year and washington is built diffrent!

[@ES2990]

@@Whatsthe_dill womp womp

[@davidjelinek1977]

Michigan tan zone blocking all year until Alabama game . Ran straight gap scheme and confused Bama