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

Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson mentioned that Jim Harbaugh’s workforce can grow to be the very best in class historical past if the workforce wins the nationwide championship towards Washington in Houston, Texas, on Monday.

On the “Wealthy Eisen Present,” the 1997 Heisman Trophy winner selected the present workforce over his 1997 nationwide championship-winning workforce. 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 recreation, they’re the best workforce in Michigan historical past,” Woodson mentioned. “Arms 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 all the time have that type of ‘co-champ’ linked with us as nationwide champions. This might be a workforce that went by the gauntlet. This might be a workforce that went by the playoffs.”

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

Michigan’s protection performed an vital position within the 27-20 time beyond regulation victory over Alabama within the Rose Bowl on Monday. The unit put up a powerful 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 mentioned. “I’ve so many feelings, man. However to look at this protection, on the finish of the sport, should get a cease.

“They put the ball of their foremost man’s fingers, and, once more, the line of defense simply enjoying bodily, hole penetration, the quarterback had nowhere to go, and that factor was over. What a recreation!”

One other spectacular efficiency might be wanted from the Wolverines’ defensive unit towards the Huskies within the nationwide championship recreation. Washington boasts top-of-the-line offenses in faculty 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 workforce to go on to win it.

“For our guys, in the event that they’re going to name you cheaters, you would possibly as properly win it,” Woodson mentioned. “Then, guess what? Perpetually they should name you a nationwide champion. So, go get it carried out.”

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.