The national title game is set between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington football program. There had to be a lot of hard work during the Sugar Bowl to prove that the Huskies were worthy of a shot at football immortality. They carried out the job well against Quinn Ewers' Texas squad through the leadership of Michael Penix Jr. This insane game had fans wondering if he was going to head to the top of the NFL Draft after this postseason.
“If I’m a NFL GM I’m taking Michael Penix Jr in the first round. Has shown leadership, arm talent, and proven ability to deal with adversity. He is going to have to prove to me he is not a leader of a franchise !!!” Keith Sanchez of The Draft Network declared.
This is not far from reality. The Washington football quarterback showed just how much he can contribute in four quarters. The Huskies' offensive engine recorded a whopping 430 passing yards in the Sugar Bowl. Moreover, his 29 completions out of just 38 passing attempts made his outing more impressive along with two passing touchdowns.