On one sideline: An undefeated team with a fantastic defense that hasn't won a national championship since the 1990s. On the other sideline: An undefeated team with a fantastic offense that hasn't won a national championship since the 1990s. Tonight's College Football Playoff title game between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington is going to be epic. Before you place your bet, you should start a BetMGM account with the BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE so you can enjoy a first-bet offer up to $1,500.
The Wolverines have earned the right to be 4.5-point favorites tonight thanks to the nation's best defense that has allowed just 10.2 points per game this season. And their offense isn't any slouch as legendary running back Blake Corum, who has rushed for 25 TDs, perfectly complements quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who completes 73 percent of his passes and owns a 22-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
The Huskies, meanwhile, have earned the right to play in this title game after overcoming their underdog status in the Pac-12 title game (against Oregon) and the Sugar Bowl (against Texas). Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting, seems to throw every left-handed spiral in the perfect place to his elite corps of receivers. He owns 4,648 passing yards and 35 TDs versus just nine picks.
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