CFP National Championship

What’s next for Jim Harbaugh? Michigan coach faces decision on whether to stay or go back to NFL

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HOUSTON — Michigan’s climb back to the summit of college ended with its 34-13 win over Washington in the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night. Next, the Wolverines and their fans wait and see if Jim Harbaugh stays or goes. Harbaugh, as he did during the lead-up to the championship, deflected all questions … Read more

Michigan offense goes dormant after starting fast, springs back to life late to put away Huskies

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HOUSTON — Michigan looked as if it would run away from Washington early in the College Football Playoff championship game Monday night. But the Wolverines mostly plodded along until they put together a 71-yard drive that put them up two touchdowns midway through the fourth quarter of a 34-13 victory. Blake Corum, Donovan Edwards and … Read more

Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game

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NEW ORLEANS — The remarkable comeback story of Michael Penix Jr. is a victory away from a perfect ending for Washington. Penix passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns, and the Huskies held off Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl on Monday night to advance to the College Football Playoff title game, earning both the … Read more

Washington taking lessons from ‘Boys in the Boat’ into the CFP semifinal

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What does Olympic rowing in 1936 have to do with the College Football Playoff at the dawn of 2024? Plenty, if you play for the second-seeded Washington Huskies. Shortly before departing Seattle for a Sugar Bowl semifinal matchup against Texas, Huskies coach Kalen DeBoer took the team to the movies. They watched “The Boys in … Read more