Heisman winner Charles Woodson believes Jim Harbaugh’s team can become the best in Michigan history

Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson stated that Jim Harbaugh’s crew can grow to be the very best at school historical past if the crew wins the nationwide championship in opposition to Washington in Houston, Texas, on Monday.

On the “Wealthy Eisen Present,” the 1997 Heisman Trophy winner selected the present crew over his 1997 nationwide championship-winning crew. He believes not collaborating in playoffs then and sharing the nationwide title with Nebraska watered down the 1997 set’s achievement.

“In the event that they go on and win this sport, they’re the best crew in Michigan historical past,” Woodson stated. “Fingers down. One of many causes is as a result of we didn’t get an opportunity to play within the playoff and play 1 versus 2 or no matter that’s.

“We went out and performed within the Rose Bowl, performed Washington State, and we’ll at all times have that sort of ‘co-champ’ linked with us as nationwide champions. This is able to be a crew that went by means of the gauntlet. This is able to be a crew that went by means of the playoffs.”

Charles Woodson praises Michigan’s protection following the Rose Bowl performances

Michigan’s protection performed an essential function within the 27-20 time beyond regulation victory over Alabama within the Rose Bowl on Monday. The unit put up a formidable efficiency, particularly within the first half, and sacked Jalen Milroe six instances all through the sport.

“There have been so many ups and downs,” Woodson stated. “I’ve so many feelings, man. However to observe this protection, on the finish of the sport, should get a cease.

“They put the ball of their predominant man’s arms, and, once more, the defensive position simply taking part in bodily, hole penetration, the quarterback had nowhere to go, and that factor was over. What a sport!”

One other spectacular efficiency shall be wanted from the Wolverines’ defensive unit in opposition to the Huskies within the nationwide championship sport. Washington boasts among the best offenses in school soccer this season, led by Michael Penix Jr.

Charles Woodson urges Michigan to win the nationwide title

Ought to Michigan win the nationwide title, it might be doubt be tainted by the sign-stealing allegations this system is engulfed in. Nonetheless, Charles Woodson has urged the crew to go on to win it.

“For our guys, in the event that they’re going to name you cheaters, you may as effectively win it,” Woodson stated. “Then, guess what? Eternally they should name you a nationwide champion. So, go get it achieved.”

The NCAA is investigating the Wolverines for allegedly conducting in-person scouting at future opponents’ video games. The operation is believed to be led by the college’s former staffer Conor Stallions.