Underdogs Face Stiff Challenges in CFP Semis
The College Football Playoff semifinals are taking place tomorrow night. Historically, the semis have stunk.
No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 TCU are playing in the Fiesta Bowl. TCU's only loss came in overtime in Big 12 championship game against Kansas State. Michigan's physical defense has been a key to its success this year. The Wolverines are ranked fifth nationally in points allowed per game and third in yards allowed. Michigan is also the sixth-best offense, averaging 40.1 points per games.
No. 1 Georgia takes on No. 4 Ohio State in the Peach Bowl. The Buckeyes lost to Michigan in their annual rivalry game. Georgia's defense ranks second nationally with a paltry 12.8 points allowed per game, while Ohio's is brutally physical. Never before has a team won consecutive College Football playoffs.
Jonathan Wilson pays tribute to Pelé, who died yesterday at 82. Jonathan Wilson writes that Pelpe transcended soccer but deserves to be remembered for his brilliance on the field.
Jonathan Wilson pays tribute to Pelé, who died yesterday at 82.
Pelé died yesterday at age 82. He won three World Cups with Brazil. Pelé was 15 when he scored his first international goal.
Kansas lost 55-53 to Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl. The Jayhawks haven't won a bowl game since the Insight Bowl on New Year's Eve of 2008.
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