HOUSTON — :56The stage is set at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas for a clash between two unbeaten teams in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
#1 Michigan takes on #2 Washington at 7:45 p.m. Monday night.
The two schools have met 13 times on the gridiron, with Michigan taking home eight victories, including their most recent matchup in 2021.
Michigan defeated Alabama in overtime at the Rose Bowl to make their way to the national title game since their win in 1997.
Washington took down Texas in the Sugar Bowl last week and now have their eyes set on their first national championship since 1991.
Check back throughout the night for highlights, scores, commentary and more!
Final Score: Michigan 34, Washington 13
10:58 p.m.
Michigan scores on a one-yard touchdown run by Blake Corum. James Turner tacks on the extra point.
10:56 p.m.
Michigan's Mike Sainristil with a huge interception on fourth and long for the Huskies. Michigan will take over inside the red zone after an 81-yard return by Sainristil.
10:44 p.m.
Michigan's Blake Corum scores on a 12-yard rush to put the Wolverines up by two scores with under eight minutes left in the game.
9:56 p.m.
Washington brings Michigan's lead back down to a touchdown with a 45-yard field goal by Grady Gross.
9:48 p.m.
Michigan settles for a 38-yard field goal by James Turner after two costly penalties.
9:45 p.m.
The second half opens with an interception thrown by Huskies QB Penix Jr. Michigan's Will Johnson with the very athletic catch to give the Wolverines the ball in scoring position.
9:12 p.m.
Huskies score a touchdown on a three-yard pass to Jalen McMillan. Grady Gross adds on the extra point.
9:03 p.m.
Wolverines wanted to keep up the pressure and go for it on fourth down and three yards to go in Huskie territory but fail to convert. Huskies take over on downs.
8:42 p.m.
The Huskies decide to go for it on fourth down but Washington QB Penix Jr. fails to complete a pass to a wide open Rome Odunze. Huskies turn over the ball on downs.
8:36 p.m.
The Wolverines drive to the redzone but have to settle for a 31-yard field goal by James Turner to go up by two touchdowns.
8:20 p.m.
Donovan Edwards finds a huge hole in the Huskies defense and scores a touchdown on a 46-yard run.
8:13 p.m.
The Huskies march down the field to within 10 yards of the goal line but come up short and have to settle for a 25-yard field goal by Grady Gross.
7:52 p.m.
The Wolverines score a touchdown on a 41-yard run by Donovan Edwards. James Turner tacks on the extra point.
7:45 p.m.
The Huskies win the coin toss and elect to defer. The Wolverines will start the game with the ball.
7:20 p.m.
The Michigan Wolverines do their pregame warmups ahead of kickoff at 7:45 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
The Michigan Wolverines getting ready ahead of the game. North Muskegon's alumni Noah Stewart (#61) walks alongside his teammates.
5:45 p.m.
Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy meditates at the goal post in Houston.
5:30 p.m.
The Washington Huskies arrive at NRG Stadium.
5:15 p.m.
The Michigan Wolverines arrive at NRG Stadium.
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