Washington vs. Michigan Player Prop Pick: Can Michael Penix Jr. Air It Out at CFP National Championship?
Can Michael Penix Jr. air it out at the CFP National Championship? Matt McCuen shares his best Washington vs. Michigan player prop pick for this highly anticipated game. Check it out.
Matt McCuen - January 8, 2024, 12:00 PM EST
5 minWashington vs. Michigan Player Prop Pick: Can Michael Penix Jr. Air It Out at CFP National Championship?
NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, will be the sight for the final game of the college football season.
Michigan and Washington will have 60 minutes to determine the college football champion at the CFP National Championship game.
Washington vs. Michigan Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 8, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Washington vs. Michigan Prediction
Not many people believed that the Huskies would be in this position entering the season.
Washington has been one of the best offenses in college football.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has delivered the best year of his career. The Southpaw has thrown for 4,648 yards, 35 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Penix Jr. has one of the best wide receiver cores in college football.
Rome Odunze leads the team with 1,553 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Ja’Lynn Polk has added 1,122 yards and nine touchdowns.
Jalen McMillan has dealt with injuries but has been great when he has been on the field, producing 526 yards and four touchdowns.
It will be interesting to see if running back Dillon Johnson and the Huskies' rushing game can get going against one of the best defenses in college football.
Washington comes into this contest as a 4.5-point underdog.
Michigan will attempt to close one of the best seasons in program history.
The Wolverines are a dominant 14-0, blowing out the majority of their opponents this year.
JJ McCarthy has turned in a strong season for the Wolverines, throwing for 2,851 yards, 22 touchdowns, and four interceptions.
The strength of this Michigan offense is its running game.
Blake Corum has racked up 1,111 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Junior Donavan Edwards has been productive in his role, rushing for 393 yards and three touchdowns.
Michigan will need Roman Wilson and tight end Colston Loveland, who have been the two top options in the passing game.
Michigan has the best defense in college football but will have one of its most challenging tasks tonight.
Let’s dive into my prop lock for tonight.
Washington vs. Michigan Player Prop Pick
Penix Jr. has averaged 332 passing yards per game this season.
While Michigan is the best defense he has faced, Penix Jr. will be forced to throw the ball often tonight.
The Wolverines will shut down the run game of Washington, forcing them to throw the football.
Additionally, the game script should favor this play, as I anticipate Washington playing from behind, specifically in the second half.
Pick: Michael Penix Jr over 292.5 pass yards -120 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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