CFB Playoff National Championship: Michigan Defeats Washington 34-13

No. 1 Michigan defeated No. 2 Washington in the National Championship, giving the program their first national title win since 1997.

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00:00 Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines won their first national title since 1997 after

00:04 defeating the Washington Huskies in the national championship 34-13. Michigan was effective in

00:10 their run game tonight, rushing for 303 yards, putting up 443 yards of total offense. Running

00:17 back Blake Corham led the way with 134 yards rushing, 21 carries, and 2 touchdowns. Donovan

00:22 Edwards also came out big for Michigan with 2 first quarter touchdowns, totaling 104 yards

00:28 on 6 carries. Michigan's defense was also able to slow down Washington's offense and Michael

00:33 Penix Jr. holding them to 301 total yards. Penix won 27 for 51, throwing for 255 yards with 1

00:41 touchdown and 2 interceptions. After 3 consecutive college football playoff appearances, Jim Harbaugh

00:47 finally brings back a trophy to Ann Arbor.