, Michigan-defeate- Washington 34-13 thanks to their devastating rushing attack
since swarming defense In Monday night’s College Football Playoff final at NRG Stadium in Houston,The headliner touted a matchup between the nationally acclaimed defense of MicheganThe quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. of Washington, had been nominated for the Heisman Trophy.While Michigan’s Donovan Edwards and running back Blake Corum rushed for 134 and 104 yards, respectively, and scored two touchdowns, the Wolverines stifled the Penix all game long and forced two interceptions.
Under Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh’s remarks from the trophy presentation stage, “There are over 100 Michigan men that are on this team, in uniform tonight,” the audience was informed. Their accomplishments over the past 372 days are truly remarkable. It’s official: We’re the champions, or national champions.
The triumph ended an eventful 15-0 season that began with Michigan accusations of a huge sign-stealing plot and ended with Harbaugh’s brief suspension near the campaign’s end
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Harbaugh was able to live up to the lofty expectations that he brought with him to his cherished alma mater nine years after he took over as head coach at Michigan.
Harbaugh and the top-ranked Wolverines, undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program, completed a three-year surge to a national title by defeating No. 2 Washington 34-13 in the College Football Playoff on Monday night. Blake Corum accomplished this feat by rushing for 134 yards and scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
Corum, who scored the winning touchdown in overtime against Alabama in the Rose Bowl semifinal, blasted in from the 1-yard line with 3:37 left to put Michigan up by 21 and set off another rousing rendition of “The Victors.” This was the moment that led to the Wolverines (15-0) securing their first national title since 1997.
Harbaugh delivered the title that so many people anticipated when he took over a struggling powerhouse in 2015, despite the fact that he missed six regular-season games this season while serving separate suspensions. This was after Harbaugh had coached his alma mater for nine seasons and was making his third consecutive appearance in the playoffs.
He accomplished this feat with a team that his former coach, Bo Schembechler, would have been ecstatic about. In their game against Washington (14-1), the Wolverines racked up 303 yards on the ground, and their defense was able to limit the prolific passing game of the Huskies to just one touchdown. Additionally, they were able to intercept the Heisman Trophy runner-up twice to further their defense.
This team is comprised of more than one hundred men from the University of Michigan, according to Harbaugh. Their accomplishments are truly remarkable. For all time, they will be recognized as the champions of the nation.
The remarkable six-year college career of Penix came to an end with what was possibly his worst performance at any point during the season. Penix, who is typically unfazed by pressure, was not nearly as precise against a Michigan defense that prevented him from making his signature deep throws this time around. Even though he was limping at times, the Indiana transfer, who had recently returned from two knee surgeries and two shoulder injuries, was roughed up by the Wolverines. He was also stepped on once more.
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Harbaugh was able to live up to the lofty expectations that he brought with him to his cherished alma mater nine years after he took over as head coach at Michigan.
Harbaugh and the top-ranked Wolverines, undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program, completed a three-year surge to a national title by defeating No. 2 Washington 34-13 in the College Football Playoff on Monday night. Blake Corum accomplished this feat by rushing for 134 yards and scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
Corum, who scored the winning touchdown in overtime against Alabama in the Rose Bowl semifinal, blasted in from the 1-yard line with 3:37 left to put Michigan up by 21 and set off another rousing rendition of “The Victors.” This was the moment that led to the Wolverines (15-0) securing their first national title since 1997.
Harbaugh delivered the title that so many people anticipated when he took over a struggling powerhouse in 2015, despite the fact that he missed six regular-season games this season while serving separate suspensions. This was after Harbaugh had coached his alma mater for nine seasons and was making his third consecutive appearance in the playoffs.
He accomplished this feat with a team that his former coach, Bo Schembechler, would have been ecstatic about. In their game against Washington (14-1), the Wolverines racked up 303 yards on the ground, and their defense was able to limit the prolific passing game of the Huskies to just one touchdown. Additionally, they were able to intercept the Heisman Trophy runner-up twice to further their defense.
This team is comprised of more than one hundred men from the University of Michigan, according to Harbaugh. Their accomplishments are truly remarkable. For all time, they will be recognized as the champions of the nation.
The remarkable six-year college career of Penix came to an end with what was possibly his worst performance at any point during the season. Penix, who is typically unfazed by pressure, was not nearly as precise against a Michigan defense that prevented him from making his signature deep throws this time around. Even though he was limping at times, the Indiana transfer, who had recently returned from two knee surgeries and two shoulder injuries, was roughed up by the Wolverines. He was also stepped on once more.
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