ESPN’s Rose Bowl commercial overload leaves CFB fans fuming: "Truly awful"

The much anticipated Rose Bowl game between the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines and the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide just got underway. CFB fans have been waiting for the matchup ever since the College Football Playoff committee announced the teams.

At the time of writing, Jim Harbaugh’s Wolverines lead the high-intensity game in the second quarter 13-7. While the game was living up to the billing, CFB fans were annoyed by the number of commercials shown by ESPN.

Chris Vannini of The Athletic tweeted,

"Touchdown, commercial, kickoff out of the end zone, commercial. Can we not, please."

Can Michigan end Alabama’s National Championship dream?

Alabama hasn't looked back since its early loss to the Texas Longhorns. Althoughy they trail the Michigan Wolverines 13-10 at halftime, there’s no clear favorite to win the game as of now.

The winner will be just one game away from clinching the National Championship.

The Wolverines have an undefeated record this season. Despite facing scrutiny and emerging as a perceived villain owing to the alleged sign-stealing scandal, Michigan have shown resilience.

However, the question on everyone’s mind is whether this formidable Michigan team can shatter Nick Saban’s dream of securing another National Championship.

The Wolverines possess an impressive defense, conceding just 9.5 points per game—an unmatched feat in the NCAA. This is complemented by an electrifying offense led by senior running back Blake Corum and junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Before the game, head coach Jim Harbaugh showered praise on his quarterback, saying,

“J.J. McCarthy, I mean, he was born for this. Can't wait to watch him compete.”

Harbaugh is also on the sidelines after serving a suspension that concluded with the regular season. As the Wolverines aim to secure their ticket to the 2024 National Championship Game, all eyes are on this clash that promises to be a defining moment in their journey.