I know you’re going to buy something from Amazon today, so please use the links here at TTB to make your purchases (LINK).
ALABAMA ROSTER NOTES
- Players recruited by Michigan: LB Christopher Allen, LB Eyabi Anoma, LB Markail Benton, OL Tommy Brown, DB Shyheim Carter, LB Ben Davis, DB Trevon Diggs, OL Emil Ekiyor, TE Miller Forristall, RB Damien Harris, RB Najee Harris, TE Hale Hentges, TE Kedrick James, WR Jerry Jeudy, DB Josh Jobe, WR Derek Kief, DB Nigel Knott, OL Alex Leatherwood, LB Terrell Lewis, DB Jared Mayden, LB Josh McMillon, LB Dylan Moses, OL Chris Owens, LB Jarez Parks, OL Kendall Randolph, DL LaBryan Ray, WR Henry Ruggs III, WR Tyrell Shavers, TE Irv Smith, Jr., DB Patrick Surtain II, TE Major Tennison, WR Jaylen Waddle, OL Jonah Williams, WR Xavier Williams, OL Jedrick Wills, Jr., LB Mack Wilson,
- OL Emil Ekiyor and RB Damien Harris were previously committed to Michigan
- Cornerback Trevon Diggs is the younger brother of former Maryland and current Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs
- Tight end Irv Smith, Jr. is the son of former Notre Dame and NFL tight end Irv Smith
- Cornerback Patrick Surtain II is the son of former Southern Miss and NFL cornerback Patrick Surtain
- Alabama QB coach Dan Enos was employed by Michigan for a short time in the 2017-2018 off-season
CLEMSON ROSTER NOTES
- Players recruited by Michigan: OG Matt Bockhorst, QB Chase Brice, OL Jackson Carman, WR T.J. Chase, RB Lyn-J Dixon, DE Clelin Ferrell, CB Mark Fields, DE Justin Foster, C Zach Giella, CB Mario Goodrich, DE K.J. Henry, WR Tee Higgins, OT Mitch Hyatt, DL Xavier Kelly, QB Trevor Lawrence, DE Justin Mascoll, CB Kyler McMichael, CB Trayvon Mullen, S Tanner Muse, WR Diondre Overton, WR Amari Rodgers, WR Justyn Ross, DE Logan Rudolph, DE Xavier Thomas, LB Regan Upshaw, CB LeAnthony Williams
- Safety Brian Dawkins, Jr. is the son of former Clemson and NFL safety Brian Dawkins
- Cornerback Mark Fields II is the son of former Washington State and NFL linebacker Mark Fields
- Linebacker Regan Upshaw is the son of former Cal and NFL defensive end Regan Upshaw
LAST TIME THEY PLAYED MICHIGAN . . .
- Michigan has never played Clemson.
- Michigan is 2-2 against Alabama. The last time they played was in the season-opener of 2012, which Alabama won, 41-14. The series between Michigan and head coach Nick Saban is also 2-2, as he went 1-2 at Michigan State vs. the Wolverines.
PREDICTION
- Alabama 42, Clemson 34
You need to login in order to vote
In my heart I want Clemson to win, simply because I’m weary of the Alabama dynasty thing. But I fear Alabama has too many answers to whatever Clemson does. 42-34 sounds about right. Alabama probably goes up by 2 TDs early, and from there it’s catch-up by Clemson and they never get there.
You need to login in order to vote
I also want Clemson to win, but I do think Alabama has too much firepower, especially on defense. And I think Alabama has a mismatch with their WR vs. Clemson’s secondary.
You need to login in order to vote
I did not see the game, but I looked at the box score … it seems the difference in the game was two interceptions thrown by Alabama (were both returned for TDs, or just one?), and an imbalance in 3rd down conversion. Other numbers are roughly comparable. So my sense is Alabama moved the ball, but couldn’t move it when it counted.
You need to login in order to vote
Ah … I see the article recap for the game … which is a very nice write-up of what happened. Thanks for that.
You need to login in order to vote
Just one INT was returned for a TD. On the other one, the DB ran out of bounds to avoid getting destroyed by a giant Alabama lineman on the sideline.
You are right that Alabama stagnated when it counted.
You need to login in order to vote