I think we all realize how difficult it is to win a national title, but it's still crazy to think back on all the little/obscure things that could have gotten in the way. Just a couple random ones that come to mind:
- If Michigan state hadn't beaten Stanford in the Rose Bowl. If they had lost that game, their pre-season and post-oregon loss rankings would have suffered, and our best resume piece would have been diminished.
- If Franklin and Hackenberg hadn't completely gaffed the clock management on the final drive in regulation
- Maybe my favorite; had Oklahoma not lost to Oklahoma State, ending any claim that they were a quality win for either TCU or Baylor