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How Do the 4 College Football Playoff Defenses Rank?

John Canady

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#4 Washington Huskies
Although Washington rounds out the bottom of the list among the four teams, it’s no knock on their defense. The Huskies defense has shown plenty of flashes that show signs of how great their defense can be, but it’s not always at a consistent rate. And that’s the problem—the inconsistency. At times, Washington’s offense has to compete in shootouts, and while they have the offensive firepower to do it, it would be a big boost if their defense played to their potential at all times.
How Do the 4 College Football Playoff Defenses Rank?
The College Football Playoff is inching closer, and with four of the best teams in the nation set to square off, it's good to know how each team fares with one another. With that said, here's how the top four teams' defense ranks with each other.
#1 Michigan Wolverines
Michigan's defense has been a staple of their success for a while now, but this season, the big blue defense has won plenty of ball games. The Wolverines can shut down an opposing offense's running game, and they also have a secondary that can take receivers out of a matchup completely. Not to mention how well-coached they are; they're very poised and disciplined. If Michigan hopes to win a national championship, their defense will play a large part in their postseason run.
#2 Alabama Crimson Tide
Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide are notorious for rolling out a top defense in the nation every year. Alabama’s defense for yet another season has talent, size, and strength all over the squad, so it explains why they have a top defensive group. With a defensive line that can make a day rough for an opposing defense, a linebacker group that can close in on the run and defend the pass, and a secondary as good as any, Bama’s defense will rarely be the reason to blame if they lose a game.
#3 Texas Longhorns
The Longhorns may not rank at the top of the list, but that's no knock on their defense. Texas has the defensive talent to go toe to toe with just about anyone in the country. Like the above, the Big 12 Champs' defense can slow down all aspects of an opposing team's offense. Despite their defensive tenacity, the Longhorns offense is more of a threat to opponents.
#4 Washington Huskies
Although Washington rounds out the bottom of the list among the four teams, it’s no knock on their defense. The Huskies defense has shown plenty of flashes that show signs of how great their defense can be, but it’s not always at a consistent rate. And that’s the problem—the inconsistency. At times, Washington’s offense has to compete in shootouts, and while they have the offensive firepower to do it, it would be a big boost if their defense played to their potential at all times.
How Do the 4 College Football Playoff Defenses Rank?
The College Football Playoff is inching closer, and with four of the best teams in the nation set to square off, it's good to know how each team fares with one another. With that said, here's how the top four teams' defense ranks with each other.

How Do the 4 College Football Playoff Defenses Rank?

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