Sun Dec 01 13:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Upsets Rock College Football Rivalry Week as Michigan Wolverines Claim National Title
**ANN ARBOR, MI** – In a stunning conclusion to the 2023-24 college football season, the Michigan Wolverines secured their first national championship since 1997, defeating the Washington Huskies 34-13 in the CFP National Championship Game. The victory capped off a perfect 15-0 season for Michigan.
The game saw standout performances from both sides of the ball for the Wolverines. Offensive MVP Blake Corum rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns, setting a school record with 58 career rushing touchdowns. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy added 140 passing yards and a crucial 22-yard run. On defense, Will Johnson, the Defensive MVP, secured a key interception in the third quarter.
Coach Jim Harbaugh, in his ninth season at Michigan, finally claimed his first national title, ending the 10-year run of the four-team College Football Playoff. The win came on the heels of major upsets earlier in Rivalry Week, with Michigan State stunning No. 2 Ohio State and Syracuse upsetting No. 6 Miami.
The victory marks a significant moment for Michigan, ending a long championship drought and ushering in a new era of college football with the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams beginning in the 2024-25 season. The new playoff format will see games played from December 20, 2024 to January 20, 2025, culminating in the National Championship Game in Atlanta.
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