"Preview and Predictions: College Football Playoff Semifinals Spotlight on Rose and Sugar Bowls"
The College Football Playoff semifinals are set to feature two highly anticipated matchups on New Year's Day: the Rose Bowl with No. 1 Michigan facing No. 4 Alabama and the Sugar Bowl with No. 2 Washington taking on No. 3 Texas. Michigan boasts a strong defense and will rely on quarterback J.J. McCarthy against Alabama's dynamic QB Jalen Milroe. Texas, led by QB Quinn Ewers, looks to make a statement before moving to the SEC, while Washington, with Heisman finalist Michael Penix Jr., aims to continue their undefeated streak. Both games promise to be thrilling contests with national championship implications.