As top-ranked Michigan (14–0) prepares for its national championship showdown with No. 2 Washington (14–0), defending one particular Huskies player is paramount in the eyes of Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh.
The talents of Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr. were on full display in the Huskies’ 37–31 win over No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, as he completed 76.3% of his passes for 430 yards and two touchdowns.
Harbaugh heaped praise on the senior signal-caller, who ranks third in the nation with 35 touchdown passes this season.
