This is a 10* GOW on Michigan.

With nearly 65% of the early public money on Washington, I'm going the other way here and laying the points and expecting Michigan to find a way to get the job done before the end of the night.

This is a classic matchup of offense vs. defense, and as the old saying goes: "Defense Wins Championships!"

This is the first time in the CFP era that two undefeated teams have met in the Final game.

The Wolverines, behind star RB Blake Corum, have finally made it to the big game and I'm expecting them to make the most of it.

I really respect Washington. I think Michael Penix Jr. is a phenomenal player.

But Penix Jr. has yet to face a defense as nasty and opportunistic as this Wolverines' unit.

The Wolverines also got some big-time play from QB JJ McCarthy in the 27-20 OT win over Alabama and I just don't see much difference between these two starting pivots.

The Huskies' defense bent, didn't break this year, but here in the "Big Game," that's simply NOT going to be good enough.

While the majority go one way, me and my growing list of satisfied clients are going the other. Go Blue!

The play is MICHIGAN.

Good luck, NP