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Blake Corum ran for a team-high 134 yards in Michigan's win over Washington in the College Football Playoff title game. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

College Football Playoff highlights Michigan beats Washington to claim national title

Updated January 8, 2024 at 11:39 p.m. EST|Published January 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. EST
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Michigan beat Washington, 34-13, to win the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday night in Houston.

The top-ranked Wolverines capped an undefeated season with a victory over the No. 2 Huskies at NRG Stadium. The win gives Michigan its first national championship since 1997 and caps an eventful season that included a signal-stealing scandal and two suspensions for Coach Jim Harbaugh.

Continue reading for more highlights and analysis from Monday’s championship game.

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