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Texas is looking to claim its fifth national title, and its last as a member of the Big 12 before moving to the SEC. The Huskies this season took home the Joe Moore award, which recognizes the top offensive line in all of college football.
Michigan is in the College Football Playoff for the third straight season but still seeking its first win, getting routed by Georgia in 2021 and upset by TCU last season. The Wolverines haven’t won a national championship since 1997.
Liberty is playing in its fifth straight bowl game since becoming a Division I program in 2018. The Flames are the first Conference USA team to play in a New Year's Six bowl game, doing it in their first year in the league. KEY MATCHUP Liberty's defense vs. Oregon QB Bo Nix.