Michigan honored its promise to return. How does it make this year's CFP trip end differently?

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It’s December 31st. And just like last year, that means the calendar year is capped off with a trip to the College Football Playoff for the Michigan Wolverines. No, it’s probably not necessary to remind people reading this column that there’s a massive football game this afternoon. But yes, I’m doing so because it’s pretty damn fun to remind myself that…