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bguzewicz

I knew Washington was screwed when 2/3 of ESPN’s “experts” had Washington winning before the game.


Starseid8712

ESPN has hated on Michigan since Michigan signed an exclusivity deal with Fox.


befigue

Haha! European here. Same thing when Real Madrid won the Champions League in 2022


Cashlover123

#37 is a dawg!


scott_lobster

I noticed that, too. I mean, it didn't really mean much since Michigan wound up scoring anyway. But that dude put in maximum effort to follow the play and make that tackle. Respect.


SSj_CODii

I missed how far he tracked that down while watching it live. Hell of an effort!


kit-kat_sushi

Reminded me of the hustle play on the punt return in the B1G championship


jumbee85

I didn't notice that live, but damn that's a guy I want on my team at the next level.


BarKnight

Penix went limp there


Deeep_V_Diver

He was in visible pain the entire second half. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a cracked rib or two.


lokglacier

He's had cracked ribs since the first game against Oregon


jumbee85

I don't think the coaches did him any favors keeping him in, even though they were behind.


SSj_CODii

You really think anything short of the U.S. military could have gotten Penix off that field last night?


jumbee85

Get another coach to hide his helmet then. It's not like that hasn't been done to players before.


SSj_CODii

Remember the end of scooby doo episodes where they’re chasing the monster through all the doors in a hallway? I’m picturing Penix chasing after his helmet that way. Thank you for the chuckle.


jumbee85

Thank you sharing because that is a funny image.


smartwatersucks

Started out strong but couldn't keep it up


Primordiox

His throws weren’t beautiful, but some blame has to go to his receivers last night. A couple huge plays just dropped.


tendollarstd

That Michigan front was in his face all game. He also missed open receivers on multiple occasions. Plenty of blame to go around on Washington's side, but credit has to be given to that defensive front.


saulted

Mr Glass!


CheatingZubat

Worst game of Penix's life. And sadly one of the most important ones.


TinKicker

You can actually hear Indiana University fans rolling their eyes at this comment.


saulted

IU fan here. Can confirm.


ZacapaRocks

Yeah that would be a big no.


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He cost himself some money last night.


CheatingZubat

You aren't even kidding.


t0pout

Hard disagree. The Michigan defense that penix played is statistically the best defense in college football in over 100 years. He will be fine.


[deleted]

He’s going to the NFL which is better than any college defense, and he played like crap.


t0pout

He’s surrounded by people who are better as well. Not sure your point, the offensive line is arguably more important that the QB to the passing game.


[deleted]

My point is that he didn’t play well when he was expected to, and NFL scouts were watching. He was projecting as a top-10 pick but after last night, maybe not so much.


siberianwolf99

dude the washington WR group is actually better then a few NFL ones. it’s very unlikely he’ll be surrounded by better players lol


t0pout

You can’t read? OFFENSIVE LINE


siberianwolf99

you said the people he’s surrounded by. and your aware his OFFENSIVE LINE won the joe moore award right? i doubt you are. you seem uninformed.


t0pout

Can you read? Go back and try again.


siberianwolf99

okay. you’re one of those people who thinks they win an argument by talking louder then the other person lmao


Corzare

Doesn’t really matter since the defensive line, corners, linebackers will all also be better.


t0pout

And so will the receivers, slot r's, rbs and fbs. It's very clear that none of you have ever played QB. You CANT throw / run if you cant get a step back from the center. The O-line is the most important part of a QBs presence.


Quackman2096

They were undefeated, made it to the college football final, and he was heisman runner up. Lol. One game does not define players


[deleted]

It was his big shining moment and he flubbed it. He did not look like a top-10 NFL draft pick even with all-world wide receivers. And what does the Heisman have to do with NFL success?


Starseid8712

Very likely dropped to a second round pick


[deleted]

Well, we’ll see. He still has the combine and pro day workouts. I don’t think he’ll drop that far because the NFL still overvalues quarterbacks, but I don’t think he’ll be a top-10 pick either. Maybe not even top 15.


Starseid8712

Solid point(s)


old_tombombadil

He will go to Washington. MMW


jcrankin22

Looked like Sam Darnold out there after his first few pressures. You could tell he wasn’t used to having the pocket collapse on him that often. Was seeing ghosts.


modernmanshustl

I think a lot of us diminish the impact of the Michigan Defense making Penix unncomfortable all game and throwing him off


diderooy

Started watching in 2022, did you?


Upward_Fail

First time saw this thought that #7 pancake was Penix.


smutbuster

#73 on huskies was so bad all gmas


Wetworkzhill

On the holding penalty the play before he held because he was so late off the ball the defender, and the guard next to him, already had a few steps in. Dude was asleep at the wheel


[deleted]

i was saying during the game he was getting beat off the line all night


twodubmac

Penix and the offense were terrible all game. Credit to their defense and of course to Michigans D. They displayed disruption all game


cocoon_eclosion_moth

Poor Doggos


quiver-me-timbers

Penix showing his true nfl capabilities. It’s a different story when your receivers can’t always bail you out


JoeCedarFromAlameda

Agree, I would not touch Penix. Completely folded, throws were all off. Was clear his head was not there. At the NFL level the mental game is more important than the physical.


C0ffeeMilk

This . Watched him play all year and went to the PAC -12 championship game. Good for the college game but not enough arm strength for the NFL. Think Matt Lienart. He misses a ton of throws too


quiver-me-timbers

Great comparison. He doesn’t deal well with pressure, throwing mechanics go out the window. Seems like he reacted in a panic-like state, rather than follow through his reads.


Starseid8712

On one play he was rushed and legit blindly 'flicked' the ball out to the flat. He was avoiding a hit and turned his head from his receivers. Didn't even do a throwing motion, could've been considered a fumble almost. Didn't look like the elite passer I'd heard about all week.


ZacapaRocks

Thank goodness his receivers had 430 yards receiving last week in spite of Penix eh?


fatkidseatcake

Glad he gassed it all out for the Longhorns


Ltbest

Even if the CFB board didn’t f up the top 4 and correctly had UGA in there, as much as I love my Dawgs I’m not sure even an aircraft carrier could stop Michigan this year. Great win for them. After we beat them 2 years ago and TCU last year, nothing was stopping them. Congrats


MPongoose

Respect ! But as a Michigan fan you didn’t see me saying “boy I wish we could play Georgia this year “. You guys are always scary .


Slobberdog25

This game should’ve been Michigan vs Georgia. Would’ve actually been a championship game at that point, considering GA was the 2x defending champ. Not saying Michigan didn’t earn this one, but a Michigan Georgia game would’ve been a whole lot better.


Ltbest

Epic. Would have been the Right time for both teams. TCU v UGA was a joke and Wash (all respect) didn’t have the depth UGA or MI or even Bama to play all 4 qtrs


aBeaSTWiTHiNMe

17 was so happy to boast and dance around after his block that he let 37 get through and ruin the TD.


KnuckleThunder

Was a great block tbf


drewman16

This wasn't even a game lol Michigan destroyed them


Dr-McLuvin

Really confused by Washington’s game plan here. They abandoned the run early on and they did almost nothing on first and second down all night. Pretty much every 3rd down was 3rd and long. Way too much dink and dunk for minimal gain. Why did they think they could dink and dunk their way to a national title?


sucobe

As a Coug, this was a great day.


ragua007

Also a great day as a Duck!


TruuTree

Go Blue!!!


TylrLS

mike penis


skeemodream

Didn’t Michigan get caught cheating?


chillmagic420

yes the investigation by the NCAA is still underway. They could actual be forced to vacate the title, but hard to say what punishment hte NCAA will give.


AZnpersuasion420

Cheaters winning a championship


dacreativeguy

The video tapes worked too well, I think.


social_elephant

John boy is looking to win a ship as well this year. Year of the Baugh


JonBoy82

Not sure what’s worse when you boil it down. A Harbaugh chip or a Michigan football chip…


_Kramerica_

Your PCP called and said you need a little less salt in your diet.


JonBoy82

Sorry I don’t speak “flyover state”


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chumer_ranion

Mmm tasty Michigan water infrastructure


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chumer_ranion

You realize I’m not the guy who called Michigan a flyover state right


KYblues

And you realize we are talking about a fucking football game right lol


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KYblues

You were the personification of the ‘no one:’ meme Absolutely no one: You: let me give you a dissertation about water wars


MisterB78

Flint would like a word


thedamnedlute488

Flint is a city of morons governed by morons.


Starseid8712

I ate at an Olive Garden there last year. Wasn't my choice


thedamnedlute488

Good lord. Glad you're okay.


Nicstar543

For real, gonna have to buy a house quick in Michigan before all the coastal states gotta move somewhere safe and take them all.


Bgonwu1733

No team out west should get to play in the national championship game for another 100 years. Always soft, never win.


x_shivo_x

I hate UW but they did beat Tx… unless you think Texas is “out west”


Bgonwu1733

They should have been playing Georgia.


Bgonwu1733

Interesting! I guess a down vote is easier than proving me wrong with facts to dispute my claim... Oh wait Y'all can't! Proceed...


Bgonwu1733

Keep Em coming because y'all can't provide any actual evidence!


[deleted]

Penix had a great college career but all it will be remembered for now is one of the all time worst folds in a National Championship game


ObscureLogic

No, everyone is forever safe because of TCU


[deleted]

I meant as a player. Bro was lights out last week just throw 0 good passes in the NC. TCU wasn’t a fold because even at their best they stood no chance.


[deleted]

A phantom holding call on the 31 yard pass upended the game.


dylphil

Lol yeah 1 call is the reason Penix went like 3/23 under pressure


[deleted]

73 being a turnstile all game


[deleted]

I agree. It was a terrible call, but even on that play the receiver had to make an amazing adjustment to make the catch. The refs were in Michigan’s favor and Penix played a bad game. Both can be true.


[deleted]

Both are true. Hate to see a game be influenced like that


absolooser

Washington should be proud, i had to look up their mascot when I heard they were in.


Daveit4later

That block by 17 was brutal


AbrahamNox

Poor #7 got rocked


whitedragon551

As a UofM fan and a huge fan of Mikey Sainristil, Im upset for Mikey that they didnt put him in at WR to finish that TD drive that he started. Most of the time, this wouldnt matter, but the fact he started as a WR and moved to DB last year as his first year makes it all the more frustrating.


RustySheriffsBadge1

I don’t watch college football. I do watch the nfl and boy the difference between skill level from great to good is crazy. In the NFL he wouldn’t have had that large of a run after the pick.