The wait is over. The stage is set. On one side: the undefeated #10 Michigan Wolverines (16-0), the pride of the MAC and college football’s Cinderella story. On the other: the powerhouse #1 Oklahoma Sooners (15-0), kings of the Big 12, led by their brash, cigar-chomping head coach, Lovie Mahawg.
This isn’t just a clash of styles—it’s a clash of worlds. Michigan’s surprising rise from the MAC has captured national headlines, but the Sooners have been a freight train all season, steamrolling their way through a perfect schedule.
The Wolverines bring balance and discipline, but Oklahoma counters with a suffocating defense and the firepower of quarterback John Mateer, who has found a rhythm with his arsenal of wideouts. Add in the toughness of Taylor Tatum and the swagger of a defense that has turned opposing quarterbacks into highlight-reel victims, and the Sooners look every bit the juggernaut Mahawg promised they’d be.
As Coach Mahawg said earlier this week, this isn’t about hype or rankings—it’s about toughness:
“Michigan’s a good story, but stories don’t win championships. Mean football does.”
Sooner Nation, buckle in. The National Championship isn’t just another game—it’s a war for the crown. And judging by the fire in Coach Mahawg’s locker room pep talk, Oklahoma is walking into Miami ready to finish the job.
Stay tuned for the exclusive pregame pep talk from Coach Mahawg, only here on OU Didn’t Know.
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