Michigan and Washington punched their ticket to the National Championship on New Years Day! Ari and Chris share their takeaways from both the Sugar and Rose Bowls. Michael Penix Jr. was near-infallible, and even though Texas stormed back, their defense held up better than expected (3:30). Michigan demostrated that experience can top world-class talent (19:00). Alabama's miscues with snaps, the last play of OT, and more showed they still have a ways to go (31:00). J.J. McCarthy and Jim Harbaugh derserve their flowers, and rightfullfy so (39:00). Plus, a preview to next monday's natty (55:00).

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