Final thoughts for Michigan-Alabama & Washington-Texas + Orange Bowl and fixing opt-outs

Ari, David, Max, Sam, and Kenny Smith share their final thoughts for the Sugar and Rose Bowls ahead of the New Year's Day games. David, Max, and Sam, who are reporting from the Sugar Bowl in Louisiana, discuss Quinn Ewers' moment, Arch Manning, the battle in the trenches, and more (1:30). Kenny then join the podcast from Pasadena to talk about iPadGate, Michigan's defense and running game as well as Jalen Milroe, Tommy Rees and the Tide's growth on offense (25:00). Plus, Ari and David discuss Kirby Smart's comments about opt-outs at the Orange Bowl (42:30).

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