Alabama's Success and Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Tenure

As the college football season approaches, the schedules for top teams like Georgia and Alabama are drawing attention, particularly for their challenging matchups. Week 3 presents a potential test for Alabama as they face Wisconsin in what will be DeBoer’s first road game, set against the backdrop of a formidable Camp Randall atmosphere. With SEC expansion and the introduction of a 12-team College Football Playoff, a 10-2 record would be considered a successful outcome for Alabama this season. Michigan's head coach, Jim Harbaugh, has set high expectations, famously stating his team would "beat Ohio State or die trying." His impressive track record includes transforming a struggling program from 1-11 to 12-1 within four years, securing three conference titles and a national championship. However, the challenge now lies with Arizona's coach, Fisch, who faces the daunting task of integrating new players and establishing a Top-25 team within just eight months. The competitive landscape is further complicated by the varying strengths of conferences. The Pac-12, featuring teams like Oregon, Washington, and USC, is expected to produce at least one contender for the playoffs each year. Meanwhile, the committee's decision-making process regarding two-loss teams from weaker conferences versus three-loss teams from powerhouses like the Big Ten or SEC remains a point of intrigue. As the season unfolds, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these dynamics play out, particularly in the context of playoff selections and the performance of new coaching regimes.