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College Football Playoff: 5 Reasons Washington will win National Championship

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies tight end Darrell Daniels (15) celebrates with wide receiver John Ross (1) after scoring on a 15-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pac-12 championship at Levi
Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies tight end Darrell Daniels (15) celebrates with wide receiver John Ross (1) after scoring on a 15-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pac-12 championship at Levi /
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Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies running back Lavon Coleman (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Trey Adams (72) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pac-12 championship at Levi
Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies running back Lavon Coleman (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Trey Adams (72) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pac-12 championship at Levi /

4. Offensive Line

In order for Washington to have such great offensive production from its quarterback, running backs and wide receivers, there has to be protection up front, and the Washington offensive line is a stout one.

Offensive lineman Trey Adams and Jake Eldrenkamp were both selected as All Pac-12 first team this post season, and they provide the backbone for the offensive line, as well as allow for the prolific numbers that the Huskies offense has produced in the 2016 season. Washington averages 477 yards per game, and that doesn’t happen without great offensive line protection. Jake Browning is also a big beneficiary of the offensive line, as he passed for 3,280 yards and 42 touchdowns.

Having a stellar offensive line is what Washington needs heading into the Playoff, particularly when they face Alabama. Alabama’s front seven is as good as any front seven that you will find in the country. They force turnovers, get after the quarterback and they are capable of winning a game purely on defense. The Washington offense will be the best and most balanced offense that Alabama has faced all season, it will be a challenge for them, but they have the playmakers to combat the offensive production that Washington brings into this game. If the Huskies are going to find success on offense, the offensive line will be crucial.

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