David K. Li
Washington cuts Michigan’s lead to 20-13 with a field goal.
Asher Feldman
He’s back. Washington QB Penix is on the field after limping off following an interception on the last drive.
Washington dodges a bullet, surrenders FG: Michigan 20, Washington 10
David K. Li
Michigan cashes in the first turnover of the game with a James Turner field goal from 38 yards out as the Wolverines extend their lead to 10.
But the Huskies are saying “phew,” after giving up the ball at their own 32.
Asher Feldman
A momentum-stalling interception from Michael Penix might have also included a worrying injury to the star Washington quarterback. Penix clutched his right ankle immediately after the play and limped off the field.
Penix is being attended to by Washington staff on the sideline. Replays showed one of his offensive linemen accidentally stepping on his leg as he threw the ball.
David K. Li
Turnover! Will Johnson’s juggling pick of a Michael Penix Jr. pass sets up Michigan at the Washington 32 yard line.
That’s the first tunover of the game, and it’s a big one.
Jamie Knodel
What was someone saying about momentum?
Jason Abbruzzese
Game on. Michigan’s kickoff goes through the back of the end zone.
Michigan-Washington rematch already on the calendar
Asher Feldman
Joy Burton
The frenzy of college football conference realignment over the last 18 months also makes this rare title game matchup a future more regular and in-conference showdown.
Washington and Michigan are slated to meet again in less than 10 months at Husky Stadium in Seattle as part of the expanded Big Ten conference on Oct. 5.
Oregon, UCLA and USC will be joining the Huskies in the move to Big Ten next August. All four of these schools will, of course, also have to figure out how to contend with teams like Penn State, Iowa and The Ohio State University.
Will this be Harbaugh’s final game at Michigan?
NBC News
Another Harbaugh storyline, for good measure: There’s a non-zero chance that Monday is his final game as Wolverines head coach, NBC Sports reports. Rumors of a potential second NFL stint have swirled around Harbaugh and the Michigan program for weeks. He recently hired a new agent, Don Yee, with strong NFL ties and has tactically navigated around questions about his future.
If tonight is indeed Harbaugh’s final game at Michigan, a national championship would be quite the way to go out. Washington has other plans.
Surprised to see college athletes in tonight’s ads? Welcome to the NIL era
Jason Abbruzzese
If you’re surprised to see some of tonight’s stars in ads, that’s understandable: Until just a few years ago, college athletes weren’t allowed to make money through endorsements.
Now, thanks to what’s known as NIL (name-image-likeness) deals, players can sign lucrative endorsement deals. Some are already making millions.
College athletics are still figuring it all out. NCAA President Charlie Baker has called for the federal government to step in to normalize rules and even proposed a new system that would allow schools to pay players in order to address resource disparities between schools.
