MJ14

December 29th, 2018 at 11:33 PM ^

I think Clemson can beat them. They have a better running game than Oklahoma and elite receivers as well. Oklahoma is also missing a huge piece for their offense in Brown. Clemson also has a way better defense loaded with NFL players and Oklahoma’s defense is terrible. 

DoubleB

December 30th, 2018 at 12:00 AM ^

I agree with this. The Bama defense is good, but it isn't the BAMA DEFENSE we are so used to seeing. Clemson can score on these guys and they will, you know, actually play defense.

I expect a lower scoring game than the past few national title games these teams have played and like those games I expect a close one.

Mgoczar

December 29th, 2018 at 11:43 PM ^

Basically, a great offense and a top 10-15 defense can give Bama a game. 

 

So, unless M gets to that level on offense, forget elite status. Get to too 5 offense. Every defense can get gashed. Go for the best offense you can be. 

Oklahoma showing guts. 

ERdocLSA2004

December 29th, 2018 at 11:43 PM ^

I used to wish we had “this” player or “that” player.....now I see a guy like Kyler Murray and know if he played for us he’d be a watered down neutered version of his current self.   Good thing he would’ve had the MLB at least!

Ajcoss

December 29th, 2018 at 11:44 PM ^

This game shows you how far the UM team needs to go on O. Today’s football, even the best D’s only get a handful of stops. Good games vs. elite teams are games 38-35 or 42-35. You have to score 35+ to really feel good about your chances. We simply don’t score enough. Anyone who thinks O isn’t the problem with this team in watching football in 2018, is just clueless.

Maize in Cincy

December 29th, 2018 at 11:44 PM ^

Props to OU for fighting.  If they didn’t settle for a couple short field goals this could have been a fun ending.  They needed a couple turnovers, like anyone playing Bama.  

Michigan9

December 29th, 2018 at 11:49 PM ^

In watching both playoff games, what the hell is the replay booth doing? Why does it seem a team has to take a timeout in order to get something reviewed? Both games had big plays that were either never reviewed or the team had to take a timeout in order to allow them the review the play.