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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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Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; University of Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) celebrates after a score during the fourth quarter at Autzen Stadium. The Huskies won 70-21. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; University of Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) celebrates after a score during the fourth quarter at Autzen Stadium. The Huskies won 70-21. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Myles Gaskin and John Ross

Where would Jake Browning be without his offensive weapons? Well he’d probably still be a great quarterback and put up great numbers but having these two playmakers on your team certainly doesn’t hurt (more on Browning later).

Gaskin and Ross have both helped to balance the Washington offense, providing a serious threat on the ground in Gaskin and a receiving threat in Ross. Gaskin has rushed for 1,339 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season; Ross has 1,122 yards receiving and 17 receiving touchdowns. Clearly, both have had a major impact in the offensive production that Washington has achieved this season. Ross and Gaskin allow for the Huskies to be balanced on offense and not have to specifically rely on the run game or the passing game.

Washington has more overall playmakers on offense than perhaps anyone in the Playoff this year, there I said it. With the combination of Myles Gaskin and John Ross, as well as Jake Browning and backup running back Lavon Coleman, Washington is set to be able to put up some points against really good defenses. The Huskies first challenge, Alabama, will be the toughest. The Crimson Tide will have its hands full with that many playmakers, perhaps more than they have faced all year. With Ross and Gaskin, the Huskies have a shot at doing damage on offense.

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