Sunday Hangover: Michigan

It should be clear to football pundits across the land that Mac Jones is not merely a back-up QB. He's a legit quarterback with a strong set of skills. He's a pocket passer who can, and did, throw the deep ball. 

The first offensive play of the game for the Tide showcased his arm strength and accuracy. 

If I was disappointed in anything, I thought Alabama could have run the ball more effectively, and the rush defense was lacking, especially in the first half. 

Then again, after looking at the box score, Najee Harris toted the rock 24 times for 140 yards. It was curious that Brian Robinson didn't get many carries with only three. 

Jeudy, in what will probably be his last game for the Crimson Tide, absolutely went off with six receptions for a whopping 204 yards.

With Lewis and Diggs sitting out because of the draft, the defensive line was hurting because its best pass rusher was not playing. And the D played without its top corner. 

However, Josh Jobe, who hasn't had much playing time this year, looked really good. He filled in for Diggs and looks to be a future strong contributor at CB. 

As we've seen all season, the two true freshmen linebackers played well. If Dylan Moses comes back, the linebacking corps could be really special next year. 

Looking ahead to next year, the Tide D needs to get much stronger and dominant against the run. 

As for the offense, we'll see which receivers go pro and who will be the starting QB. Even if Tua opts to go pro (he'll announce Monday), I like what I saw from Mac Jons. 

The team got good news recently with the announcement that LT Alex Leatherwood will return for his senior year.