Mike Sainristil's big interception capped off by a Blake Corum touchdown sealed a 34-13 national championship victory for the Michigan Wolverines.
Jim Harbaugh's senior-laden team held the high-powered Huskies to a single touchdown, and Team 144 added to the legacy of the Maize and Blue.
Fans went wild in Houston, in Ann Arbor, and all over social media, celebrating Michigan's big moment, while taking the time to revel in a 15-0 season, capping off the four-team playoff era.
A sentence I NEVER thought I would type in my life...
ā Terrence (@Terrbear2K24) January 9, 2024
The Michigan Wolverines are the National Champions of college football! š„¹š
15-0.
ā John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) January 9, 2024
Big Ten champs.
National champs.
Thus ends the single greatest season in Michigan football's 144 year history.
- Head coach out for half the season
ā Josh ć½ļø (@UMFanJosh) January 9, 2024
- Wins over top 10 Penn State and Ohio State without their head coach
- Win over the best coach and program of all time in the semi
- Holds the best offense in the country to 13 points to win it all
One of the best natty runs EVER!
Michigan fans are in tears as we get into the final minute pic.twitter.com/TzHcpJZDnK
ā FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) January 9, 2024
Michigan Owns The Big10
ā THE RED RANGER (@THEREDRANGER3) January 9, 2024
Michigan Owns The SEC
Michigan Owns College Football
The University of Michigan Are National Champions š š #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/U1BAdNk3FQ
Hail to the Victors Valiant!
ā Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 9, 2024
Champions of the West!
And North, South and East!#GoBlue
It finally happened. @UMichFootball
Michigan fans react the the Wolverines' first national title since 1997
While the celebration goes on, there is the ongoing sign-stealing scandal investigation and there is the possibility that this season could potentially be vacated as punishment. Additionally, with Jim Harbaugh potentially moving on to the NFL, the end of an era in Ann Arbor is looming.
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However, despite what the outside may choose to believe, tonight is not the night for that. After Connor Stallions was let go and Jim Harbaugh served his suspension, and even amidst all of that, Michigan took care of business, beating Penn State, Ohio State, Alabama, and now Washington, who will soon join them in the Big Ten.
Speaking of the Huskies, they have a date with the Wolverines next season in Seattle. Additionally, with 12 teams now headed for the postseason, there is a chance both squads find themselves in that field. For now, Blake Corum, JJ McCarthy, Donovan Edwards, Will Johnson, and the rest of the Wolverines will head home with new hardware. Your 2023 CFP National Champion: THE Michigan Wolverines.