CFP National Championship: Where and how to watch Michigan Wolverines vs. Washington Huskies, live stream, and broadcast details

Find out all the information about the Michigan Wolverines-Washington Huskies championship game on Monday.

CFP National Championship: Where and how to watch Michigan Wolverines vs. Washington Huskies, live stream, and broadcast details

The biggest game of the college football this season will take place next Monday, when the Michigan Wolverines will lock horns with the Washington Huskies at the NRG Stadium in Houston.

These were the two best teams in college football this year as they were the top two seeds and hold unbeaten records. Both Michigan and Washington are 14-0 this season.

The Wolverines had a terrific season. Although they were involved in a sign-stealing scandal during the regular season, the team’s on field performance never diminished. The team’s HC Jim Harbaugh was banned for their last three regular season games, and yet the Wolverines remained unbeaten and played some amazing football.

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They played their semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl. It wasn’t a straightforward win for Michigan as they were made to sweat for every point. However, their vaunted defense wrecked havoc and Alabama’s offense had limited answers for it. They eventually won the game, 27-20 and qualified for the championship game.

Washington on the other hand, had a similar season. They have been unbeaten throughout the campaign and have delivered some stunning performances. Their semifinal win came against the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl.

It was another close contest which was dominated by offense. The Huskies won the game 37-31 on the back of a solid 430 yards and two touchdowns from the team’s QB Michael Penix Jr.

These two teams have played each other 14 times prior to their encounter next Monday. The Wolverines are 5-5 against the Huskies and are 2-2 against them in neutral sites in their last 10 matchups. Michigan took the honors in a one-sided affair in their last matchup against Washington back in 2021. They won the game 31-10. These two teams are set to meet each other again in early October 2024.

Here’s all one needs to know about the CFP Championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies.

What time is the championship game?

  • Game: Michigan Wolverines vs. Washington Huskies
  • Day: Monday, January 8
  • Time: 7:30 P.M. ET (6:30 P.M. CT)
  • Where: NRG Stadium, Houston

What channel is championship game on?

  • Game: Michigan Wolverines vs. Washington Huskies
  • Date: Monday, January 8
  • Where to watch: ESPN
Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh (via Sports Illustrated)

The CFP National Championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies will be aired on ESPN. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will be in the booth, with Holly Rowe and Molly McGrath on the sidelines for the game.

CFP Championship game live streaming on Monday

Fans can stream the game on ESPN.com, ESPN+ and the ESPN app. DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and others are great options to live stream the CFP National championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies.

Michigan Wolverines vs. Washington Huskies Predicted Lineup

The Michigan Wolverines have five players ruled out for the title game on Monday. WR Logan Forbes is away from the team due to undivulged reasons, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery. RB CJ Stokes and QB Davis Warren are both out due to injuries and there is no timeline for their return.

Dillon Johnson
Dillon Johnson (via ESPN)

WR Karmello English is out of commission due to an unlisted issue, and there is no timetable for return. OL Zak Zinter was ruled out for the season due to a leg injury.

The Washington Huskies on the other hand have two players ruled out for the game. OL Gaard Memmelaar has been shut down for the 2023 season due to an unspecified injury.

RB Cameron Davis is recovering from a lower-body injury. However, the Huskies received a major injury boost in the form of RB Dillon Johnson as he is expected to suit up against the Wolverines after being sidelined because of a lower-body ailment.

College football Odds and Betting Lines for Michigan vs. Washington

Here are the college football odds and Betting lines, according to SportsLine, for the Michigan Wolverines vs. Washington Huskies game on Saturday.

  • Michigan vs. Washington spread: Wolverines -4.5
  • Michigan vs. Washington over/under: 55.5 points
  • Michigan vs. Washington money line: Wolverines -190, Huskies +156
  • MICH: The Wolverines are 6-1 against the spread in road/neutral-site contests this season
  • WASH: The Huskies are 5-2 ATS in games away from home this campaign

Why the Michigan Wolverines can win?

The Wolverines rallied late to force overtime against Alabama as J.J. McCarthy threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Roman Wilson with 1:34 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Blake Corum
Blake Corum (via CBS Sports)

Running back Blake Corum scored a 17-yard touchdown on the second play of overtime. After throwing for just one touchdown in his previous five games, McCarthy finished with three touchdowns and more than 150 passing yards (221) for the first time in his career.

With his most recent score, Corum now leads the country in touchdowns scored with 25, having scored at least once in each of the 14 games this season.

In addition, the senior’s 56th career rushing touchdown moved him up to the top of the school record books, surpassing Anthony Thomas. When Corum caught a touchdown pass in the Rose Bowl, it became his sixth straight game in which he scored two touchdowns in the end zone.

Why the Washington Huskies can win?

Washington’s winning run now stands at 21 games after their win against the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl. If they defeat the Wolverines, they will have tied the second-longest run in school history. Since 1973, the Huskies have won 10 straight games with margins of victory of 10 points or less, making it the longest winning streak in Division I.

Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr. (via ESPN)

Against Texas, Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards, which ranks fourth-highest in the ten-year history of the CFP. After adding two more touchdown passes to his season total of 35, Penix—the 2023 Heisman Trophy runner-up—tied Jordan McCloud of James Madison for third place in the country. With 4,648 passing yards, the senior quarterback leads the country in this category.

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