deskgameYoungblood transferred in from South Florida, where he was the AAC’s co-player of the season in 2023-24. The Tuscaloosa native missed the first nine games of the year, but has slowly worked his way back in the past four matchups. Alabama will need its role players to step up when the team treks through a gauntlet SEC schedule, and Youngblood is a player to watch.
deskgameNo. 5 Alabama (13-2) has had an incredible season with the only blemishes being losses to Oregon and Purdue. The Crimson Tide have big wins over Illinois, Houston, North Carolina and Oklahoma.
deskgameLeonard is a more than capable passer, and Greathouse is as dependable as an old Swiss watch.
deskgameNotre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard hands the ball off to running back Jeremiyah Love, left, during the first half against Georgia in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans.
deskgameFor the Commanders to win on Thursday Night, they‘ll need Daniels’ playmaking to shine through. Against a staunch Philadelphia defense, Daniels will need to play clean football without bottling up the offense. For most, that’s a tall task. But the former Heisman winner has routinely done just that this season.
