CFB Playoff National Championship Preview

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00:00 The College Football Playoff National Championship is here. Number one Michigan will take on number

00:04 two Washington and Houston at 7 30 Eastern on January 8th. Both teams enter Monday night's

00:10 game undefeated at 14 and 0. Michigan defeated Alabama in overtime in the Rose Bowl to advance

00:16 to the title game while Washington held off Big 12 champion Texas in the Sugar Bowl.

00:21 Michigan is known for their efficient offense led by running back Blake Coram and quarterback JJ

00:26 McCarthy and a suffocating defense that leads the FBS in fewest points allowed. While Washington's

00:32 strength comes in the passing game led by Heisman finalist quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in a lead

00:37 offensive line and one of the deepest receiving groups in the country. Both teams are looking for

00:42 their first national title win since the 1990s. Michigan currently sits at a four and a half point

00:47 favorite according to SI Sportsbook.