PASADENA, CA (WSAU) — Michigan and Washington are moving on to the College Football Playoff national championship game.
The Wolverines took down Alabama in overtime 27-20 in the Rose Bowl from Pasadena. The Huskies beat Texas 3731 in the Sugar Bowl.
Michigan trailed late in regulation, but JJ McCarthy drove the team 75 yards and connected with Roman Wilson to tie the game with just over 90 seconds left to play.
The game eventually went to overtime where Blake Corum scampered for a 17-yard touchdown to put the Wolverines ahead. He broke Michigan’s all-time record for rushing touchdowns with the score.
Michigan came up with a goal-line stand on Alabama’s possession to secure the victory. Michigan will go for its 12th national title in Houston on January 9th.
Jalen Milroe combined for 179 yards for the Crimson Tide, which ends the season 12-and-2.
In New Orleans Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. turned in an excellent performance, completing 29-of-38 passes for 430 yards and two touchdowns. Rome Odunze led all receivers with six receptions for 125 yards, while Ja’Lynn Polk totaled five catches for 122 yards and a TD. Jalen McMillan also found the end zone for Washington as the Huskies improved to 14-and-0.
Texas QB Quinn Ewers passed for 318 yards and a touchdown. CJ Baxter, Jaydon Blue and Byron Murphy the Second scored on the ground for the Longhorns in the losing effort.
Texas finishes the season with a 12-and-2 record.
Washington will play Michigan for the national title in Houston on January 8th.
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