Michigan and Washington Advance to College Football Playoff National Championship
In Monday’s epic semifinal matchups, the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies emerged victorious, earning their spots in the College Football Playoff National Championship. The title game is set to take place in Houston on January 8, where the two teams will face off in what is expected to be a thrilling showdown.
In the first semifinal, No. 1 Michigan narrowly edged out No. 4 Alabama in overtime with a final score of 27-20 at the Rose Bowl. It was a hard-fought affair, with the game tied at 20-20 after regulation, forcing the contest into overtime for just the second time in the game’s history. Michigan ultimately secured the win after stopping Alabama’s quarterback, Jalen Milroe, on fourth down, cementing their place in the national championship game.
Meanwhile, in the Sugar Bowl, No. 2 Washington defeated the No. 3 Texas Longhorns with a final score of 37-31. Led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the Huskies scored 13 unanswered points in the second half, ultimately holding off a late Longhorns rally to secure their victory.
Michigan, which recently became the first college football program to reach 1,000 all-time wins, will be seeking its first national championship since 1997. The team has made it to the College Football Playoff for the third season in a row, but failed to advance past the semifinal stage in the last two years.
Washington, on the other hand, is set to compete for the program’s first national championship title since 1991. The team will face Michigan in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
As both teams prepare for the highly-anticipated title game, all eyes will be on the Wolverines and the Huskies as they battle it out for college football glory.