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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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December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Chris Petersen during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi
December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Chris Petersen during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi /

2. Chris Petersen

If not for Chris Petersen, this Washington would not be at the level that it is at, and most likely would not be playing the College Football Playoff.

Since coming over from Boise State in 2014, Petersen has elevated the level of play at Washington each season and now has the Huskies on the verge of playing for a National Championship. Petersen left perhaps the most comfortable job anyone in college football had. Petersen was a consistent winner at Boise State, and his Broncos teams always challenged for spots in the BCS games. Many thought that he might not ever leave, and who would have blamed him for it? Petersen was the toast of the town.

Washington who seemed to be trending upward under Steve Sarkisian, quickly fell apart and change was needed. Chris Petersen provided that change and many figured that he would be able to redevelop the program. Petersen has done all of that and more, and his presence is vital for Washington in the College Football Playoff. Petersen is no stranger to big games and always seems to come out on top of them. He is a smart coach and manages games well. In order for Washington to upset Alabama and then move forward and possibly win the national title, they’ll need Petersen to be on top of his game.

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