Mini-CFP Championship Preview: Alabama vs. Clemson
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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