There are, of course, the storylines for the College Football Playoff games themselves on Monday: Michigan’s effort to prove itself worthy against the country’s elite programs in its Rose Bowl date with Alabama, who has Nick Saban chasing an eighth national championship; Washington’s quest to show it belongs among the national title contenders after an undefeated season saw the Huskies listed as underdogs to Texas.

However, beyond the scores of the semifinals and the championship that lies ahead, there are strings attached that will cause ripples at the college and possibly pro levels.

Will both Michigan and Alabama wrap up their seasons needing new coaches? Will Arch Manning make the move he likely should? Are the Giants witnessing their new quarterback hopeful? We break these down below.

Is Jim Harbaugh coaching his last college game?