CFP semifinals: How to bet Washington-Texas and Michigan-Alabama

No. 2 Washington Huskies vs. No. 3 Texas Longhorns

Washington earned its way to the Sugar Bowl with a perfect record in the last season of the Pac-12, while Texas won the Big 12 in the Longhorns' last go around the league. This looks like a game where whoever has the ball last, and doesn't blink, wins. YB's Matt Wiesenfeld brings the picks. 

Three reasons Washington can beat Texas

Three reasons Texas can beat Washington

No. 1 Michigan Wolverines vs. No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide

This CFP semifinal between Michigan and Alabama definitely looks like a battle of heavyweights. The question is whether it is going to be won by whoever makes the biggest plays or whoever avoids mistakes. YB's Matt Wiesenfeld has answers and picks.

Three reasons Alabama can beat Michigan

Three reasons Michigan can beat Alabama

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