Michigan beats Washington for the national title, and its coach calls it a glorious feeling
On January 8, 2024, Michigan beat Washington 34-13 in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Jim Harbaugh, Michigan head coach
It’s just such a glorious feeling. I really don’t have any more words than that
Day by day
- Jan 8, 2024The Associated Press noted it was Washington’s final game as a member of the Pac-12.
- Same dayMichigan’s head coach said it was a glorious feeling.
- Same dayWashington’s head coach said his players had given him everything they possibly could.
Each day, as a table
| Date | Who | Days after the game |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8 | ABC Audio; Associated Press; Blake Corum; Kalen DeBoer; Jim Harbaugh; Michael Penix Jr. | 0 |
The day
Associated Press
It was the final game for the Huskies as a member of the Pac-12.
ABC Audio
The Michigan Wolverines remain undefeated. The team, coached by Jim Harbaugh, won the College Football Playoff on Monday night, beating the Washington Huskies to become national champions.
Michigan then quickly took over, bringing the score to what would be the final tally of 34-13.
Reaction
Through Oct 28, 2025
What Michigan said
Jim Harbaugh, Michigan head coach
We’re innocent and we stood strong and tall because we knew we were innocent. And I’d like to point that out
Associated Press, via KMPH
Blake Corum, Michigan running back
Today was a complete, complete team effort
Associated Press, via KMPH
What Washington said
Michael Penix Jr., Washington quarterback
Better than I was three years ago.
Associated Press, via FOX 10 Phoenix
Kalen DeBoer, Washington head coach
They’ve given me everything they possible can
Associated Press, via KMPH
A school’s or governing body’s own statement
University of Michigan
After careful consideration of the prolonged impact of an appeal on Michigan and our student athletes, we have withdrawn our appeal of the NCAA’s infractions decision and penalties
Associated Press, via ClickOnDetroit
Earlier: the Big Ten and Michigan
Earlier statements
Before the game
University of Michigan
Today’s action by Commissioner Tony Petitti disregards the Conference’s own handbook, violates basic tenets of due process, and sets an untenable precedent of assessing penalties before an investigation has been completed.
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference’s commitment to student-athletes, sportsmanship and the commissioner’s duty to protect the integrity of competition will never waver.
Big Ten Conference statement of Nov. 16, 2023, as published by FOX 2 Detroit
University of Michigan
The Conference agreed to close its investigation, and the University and Coach Harbaugh agreed to accept the three-game suspension.
University of Michigan statement of Nov. 16, 2023, as published by FOX 2 Detroit
Related
Sources
News and releases
- KOZY (ABC Audio), Jan 8, 2024
“Michigan Wolverines beat Washington Huskies to win national championship”
Said to ESPN, as quoted by ABC Audio
- Washington Athletics, Jan 8, 2024
“UW Falls In CFP National Championship - University of Washington Athletics”
Associated Press, via Washington Athletics
KMPH, Jan 8, 2024“Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13 as Jim Harbaugh delivers a national title”
FOX 10 Phoenix, Jan 8, 2024“Michigan completes 3-year climb defeating Washington for national title”
ClickOnDetroit, Oct 28, 2025“Michigan and coach Moore drop appeal of NCAA penalties from sign-stealing saga”
- KTVZ (CNN), Nov 10, 2023
“Michigan football stays undefeated after Big Ten suspends coach Jim Harbaugh from sidelines over sign-stealing violations”
University of Michigan statement of Nov. 10, 2023, as quoted by CNN text on KTVZ
- FOX 2 Detroit, Nov 16, 2023
“Michigan says settlement reached in sign-stealing case; Harbaugh to serve 3-game suspension”