What Nick Saban, Jim Harbaugh said about facing each other in Rose Bowl

The College Football Playoff matchups are set and Nick Saban and the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will be facing Jim Harbough and the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in the semi-finals in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day.

Alabama’s birth in the CFP created a ton of controversy on Sunday, but considering the Crimson Tide’s complete body of work, it is more than clear that Saban and Alabama are among the four best teams in the country.

On Sunday following the selection announcement, both Saban and Harbough would give their early thoughts on facing one another in the national semifinals.

Below is what each head coach had to say:

Jim Harbaugh’s opening statement

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“We are also thrilled to be playing in the CFP (semifinal) at the Rose Bowl game. Thank you.”

Harbaugh on Jalen Milroe overcoming adversity this season

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“He’s playing at an elite level. You can see the improvement throughout the season. Just really seems like he hit an inflection point there right before the halfway mark and also has a special set of athletic skills. But as far as timing, decision-making, accuracy, he’s playing really well within the system. They’ve designed some great stuff for him. We have a similar quarterback, so yeah, we just have noticed the level he’s playing at is elite.”

Harbaugh on Milroe’s connection with Isaiah Bond

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“You’re right, I can’t talk too much to that connection with just really what I’ve seen and some of the games I’ve watched. Yeah, I’d hate to talk too much into it and pretend like I know something I really don’t. Just really been able to look through the keyhole, but it really look good. As I said, the precision in the passing game has been noticeable. The improvement to where it’s at…

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Publish date : 2023-12-04 03:25:21

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