No. 2 Michigan entered the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Fiesta Bowl as significantly more favorites than No. 3 TCU, and some are expecting the Wolverines to get away with it easily. did. Well, after half a play, there’s a team running away with the game…but it’s not the Big Ten champions.Two quarters later, the Horned his Frogs hold onto his 21-for-6 advantage. It’s certainly possible that Cinderella could run under his first-year coach Sonny Dykes all the way to the national title fight.
Heisman runner-up Max Duggan threw for only 89 yards in the first half for TCU, but flashed the versatility that helped send him to New York by adding 30 yards on the ground in his rush score. , his counterpart J.J. McCarthy, made 10 of 16 passes for 148 yards but failed to find the end zone and threw an interception.
An exciting second half awaits at the Fiesta Bowl. to see if the Horned Frogs can advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship next Monday night.
Follow all the action in the Fiesta Bowl Semifinals Michigan vs TCU LIVE update.
How to watch the fiesta bowl live
game: fiesta bowl
date: Saturday, December 31 | time: 4:00 PM ET
position: State Farm Stadium — Glendale, Arizona
tv set: ESPN | Live stream: Hubo TV (Try it for free)
3 Players to Watch at the Fiesta Bowl
Michigan QB JJ McCarthy: McCarthy started last season’s College Football Playoff game against Georgia on the bench. Cade McNamara gave the Wolverines a nod, but McCarthy eventually got in the game in the second half.This season, McCarthy earned a job out of training his camp, giving the Wolverines offense a high ceiling. In his first full season as a starter, McCarthy completed 65.3% of his throws for 2,376 yards, 20 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.Road game against the biggest rivals in the biggest match of the season so far OhioMcCarthy threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns.
TCU QB Max Duggan: Duggan has the ability to take over the game with the help of starwide receiver Quentin Johnston. He did it many times during his TCU Magical season and came close to winning the Big 12 Championship solo with his feet. Duggan is an excellent athlete who can beat his opponents by throwing out of the pocket or running away to extend the play. This fall, Duggan passed for 3,321 yards and rushed for 404 yards, for a total of 36 touchdowns. Michigan’s defenses will have their hands full trying to contain him.
Michigan DB Mike Seinlistille: Sainristol began his college career as a wide receiver but eventually switched to defensive back, a decision that has paid off greatly. Sainristil now plays a key role in the Wolverines defense and is tasked with battling his explosive TCU passes his game. In that regard, Sainristil should not lack confidence. He was one of Michigan’s biggest stars during the team’s win over Ohio State, making seven total tackles and his two pass defenses.
fiesta bowl predictions
Odds by Caesars Sportsbook
This will be a fascinating game as the two teams win very differently. Michigan doesn’t mind being able to run the ball down their opponent’s throat all day while playing a stifling defense, and TCU feels right at home in the high-scoring shootout. In the game, I think Michigan’s experience and defense can win, but TCU can hang around and bring it down to the wire. Forecast: TCU +7.5
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