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Full disclosure: As you can tell from my avatar that I am a Bama fan and huge one at that. But I have the ability to look at this game objectively and these are my thoughts....
Game breakdown:
This game will be tough and as most games against 2 very good, well coached teams go it should be clean and close for 3 quarters. I expect several trick plays by Washington that are designed to get Bama's D off balance and slow their front 4. The biggest mismatch in this game is Alabama's D line vs. Washington's O-Line. I don't see Washington being able to run the ball and that will make Washington 1 dimensional, which spells doom for the Huskies. Alabama will play conservatively on Offense by establishing the run and look for Harris and Scarborough to have a big day. Jalen Hurts will be more effective running the ball and Alabama has Ridley on the outside and Howard at TE to keep the Washington D off balance. Washington's strength is their offense led by Browning and they will make some plays but I just don't see them sustaining any drives against Bama's D and it will be a long day for the Washington Offense. Speed is everywhere on the field for Bama and that will be the difference. Bama's D is #1 in the country for a reason. Washington may be the best Offense that the Tide has faced this season but giving Saban 4 weeks to prepare, they will be ready.
As always, Turnovers and Special teams will play a huge roll and if Washington can eliminate any TO's and get a huge play on Special teams then they can hang around but as we have seen all year, Bama has been able to do this to perfection. Bama has 10 non-offensive touchdowns on the year while only giving up 14 all season. That's going to be huge today. Bama has a shaky FG kicker who scares the hell out me, even on PAT's but I don't see him being a factor as I don't see this being a FG game.
Final Thoughts: I see the game being close at the half with Bama having a slight 3-7 point lead at half. In the second half, I see Bama's depth, speed and superior Defense taking over and pulling away for a 20-24 point victory and moving on to the College Football Playoff Championship.
Final score: Alabama 34 Washington 14
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