Exciting semifinals in NCAA college football saw Michigan and Washington earn their tickets to the National Championship. After a tumultuous year with Jim Harbaugh, and with the Huskies leaving the Pac-12 next year, they’re set to face off in the final.
When is the NCAA Football National Championship?
This season marks the last with a four-team playoff before the 2024 expansion to 12 teams. The CFP Final between Michigan and Washington, the top-ranked universities, is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024, at 7:30 PM MEX, at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas.
The emotions of the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl
In the Rose Bowl, top-ranked Wolverines (14-0) needed overtime to overcome Alabama, securing their spot in the final. Harbaugh’s team, down by a minute in the 4th quarter, rallied and clinched the Rose Bowl in the first overtime. This marks Michigan’s first appearance in the NCAA National Championship since 1997.
On the other side, Washington (14-0) defeated Texas 37-31 in a dramatic Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Led by Michael Penix Jr.’s 430 yards and two touchdowns, the Huskies advanced to their first CFP Final since 1991, representing the Pac-12.
The stage is set for a thrilling final, with Michigan and Washington expected to deliver a heart-pounding match to determine the college football champion. Don’t miss the action and place your bets on this monumental event at VIP SPORTSBOOK, where you’ll find great promotions and betting options for the college football final.