Tag: College Football Playoff National Championship

Washington’s Ja’Lynn Polk stayed and watched Michigan’s championship trophy ceremony creating a heartbreaking photo

This is gut-wrenching.

The Washington Huskies tried to take down the Michigan Wolverines, but Michigan’s defense was just too much for Washington to overcome. After the game, Ja’Lynn Polk was found watching Michigan’s championship trophy post-game, creating a painful sight.

Losing at any level is awful, but losing at the championship level is the worst and sometimes it helps to be around others to help ease the pain. Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. put it all on the line for his team but was unable to help deliver what he so deeply coveted. Michigan’s Jaylen Harrell was there to comfort him after it was all over.

However, there was one player who chose to be by himself after the loss. Wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk went full Stefon Diggs and sat on the field as Michigan celebrated. Maybe it motivates him next season, but for now, this is one of the saddest photos from the game.

Jim Harbaugh threw out Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal rallying cry ‘bet’ after winning national title

Of course Jim Harbaugh said “bet” after Michigan won the title.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh couldn’t enjoy his team’s national championship win without going back to the rallying cry that partially got them there.

After Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten for Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal, Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy lobbied all of Michigan world to say “bet” to the suspension being a roadblock en route to a national title.

Well, McCarthy’s slogan clearly helped, as No.1 Michigan took down No. 2 Washington in Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game.

Harbaugh took hold of “bet” after returning to the field, and he threw it out in his postgame interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe.

Well, did you really expect to watch Michigan win a national title game after all the sign-stealing drama without “bet” playing a part in the festivities?

Harbaugh clearly knew when to throw that word out, and it’s clear that this team bet on itself after all the controversy and won big time.

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Michigan’s Jaylen Harrell showed such class congratulating a sad Michael Penix Jr. after title win

Now this was such a classy move from Michigan’s Jaylen Harrell.

Michigan winning the College Football Playoff national championship game meant Washington had to walk away a game short.

It was a hard-fought national title game, with Michigan pulling away late in the fourth quarter after Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led a valiant comeback effort in the second half.

As Penix exited the field after the loss, Michigan defensive end Jaylen Harrell classily jogged over to meet Penix in one of the stadium tunnels at NRG Stadium and congratulated him on a great effort on the field.

After such a difficult loss as the one Washington took on Monday night, it was really neat to see Harrell go out of his way to give Penix his flowers.

Sportsmanship is always important in big moments like this, and Harrell did a very admirable thing by showing Penix some love in such a tough moment for the Washington quarterback.

This is how you win a national title: with abundant class and real respect for your opponent.

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Jim Harbaugh successfully dodged the first Gatorade bath after Michigan won the national title

Who has it drier than Jim Harbaugh? Nobody. 

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh wasn’t about to let a national title victory let him take a Gatorade bath.

As the seconds ticked down in the College Football Playoff national championship game, Michigan earned a colossal 34-13 victory over Washington to earn the school its first title in decades.

Well, the Wolverines tried to lure Harbaugh into a victory Gatorade bath, but he quickly dodged it and had a big smile on his face once he got away from the celebratory shower of Gatorade.

His agility to make that sudden of a move to avoid the Gatorade bath has to underscore how badly he does not want one of those.

Hey, when you win the national championship, you usually get a Gatorade bath. For Harbaugh, it has to feel like an even bigger win to avoid the bath and win the title at the same time.

Who has it drier than Harbaugh? Nobody.

Well, only for so long…

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Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter among a star-studded skybox at CFP national title game between Michigan and Washington

Well that’s quite a famous box of spectators!

Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game featured one of the most randomly starry boxes you’re likely to see anytime soon.

The ESPN game camera showed a spectator’s box at Houston’s NRG Stadium that featured Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, Stephen A. Smith and Travis Scott among its patrons.

That is an absurdly talented group of people all gathered to watch Michigan and Washington play each other for the college football national title.

Imagine walking into the wrong box at the title game and seeing this group of famous folks all mingling with each other. You might not want to leave!

You never know who is going to attend a big football game like this with who, and this was a very entertaining snapshot of who was in attendance for Monday night’s title game with each other.

Let’s get some more famous boxes at the Super Bowl next month!

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Tom Crean’s frowny face in the stands of brother-in-law Jim Harbaugh’s national title game turned into a meme

Hey look, a new Tom Crean meme!

Veteran college basketball coach Tom Crean showed up to support his brother-in-law Jim Harbaugh as his Michigan Wolverines played in Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game.

However, he didn’t look too thrilled to be there.

The ESPN game camera caught a very bored, frowning Crean in the stands watching Jim Harbaugh’s Wolverines play the Washington Huskies.

Crean is married to Joani Harbaugh, who he met at Western Kentucky while he was an assistant basketball coach and Jack Harbaugh, Joani’s father, was WKU’s head football coach.

Now, Crean is waiting for his next hoops opportunity while Jim Harbaugh coaches Michigan in the national title and his brother John Harbaugh preps the Baltimore Ravens for a Super Bowl run.

They say a photo tells a thousand words, and this one sure does.

While Crean might just be daydreaming about anything else than the game going on the field, it’s hard not to think he’s got dreams of coaching in a Final Four game sometime soon once he gets back into coaching.

Perhaps the Harbaugh family will turn out in full force for that game. For now, it’ll be Crean in the stands to watch his brother-in-laws succeed.

Naturally, the internet turned this reaction into a meme.

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John Harbaugh delightfully surprised his brother Jim Harbaugh on the national title game sidelines

Well this was a cool moment for the Harbaughs.

The Harbaugh brothers had a very fun interaction with each other while at Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game.

While Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was on the sideline for the Wolverines’ big game against Washington, his brother, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, snuck up behind his sibling and surprised him.

John Harbaugh’s flight to Houston for the game got delayed because of stormy weather, but he still made it in time to cheer his sibling on.

Of course, Jim Harbaugh was immediately excited to see his brother in attendance for such a huge game in the former’s career.

You know John Harbaugh loved getting in some joking during such a big moment for his brother, and we bet Jim Harbaugh enjoyed a little brotherly love like this during such a tense moment as a national title game.

The Harbaughs have played each other in a Super Bowl before (with John Harbaugh’s Ravens coming out on top), and it’s very possible John Harbaugh could be coaching his team in the Super Bowl next month.

If he does, we sure hope Jim Harbaugh tries to even the score by surprising John Harbaugh during his pregame routine. That’s what brothers do!

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Lee Corso trolled Washington fans after picking Michigan to win the national championship game

Go easy on ’em, Lee Corso!

ESPN veteran college football personality Lee Corso made his always anticipated pick for the College Football Playoff national championship game, and he got a little trolling in for the heck of it.

Corso put on a Michigan helmet to signify him picking the Wolverines to topple the Washington Huskies in Monday night’s title game, and he decided to give all the Washington fans in the crowd a hysterically sarcastic wave after he made the pick.

We’re sure all the Huskies fans wanted him to sport a purple helmet to ride with Washington, but Corso clearly felt the favorites had the momentum and wasn’t afraid to have a little fun with his selection.

Corso is one of the most beloved personalities in the game, and we’re sure the Washington fans took this very light joking in stride.

Hey, if the Huskies upset the Wolverines, they’d have the last laugh and make Corso look silly for his pick in the process.

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Kirk Herbstreit’s dog Ben and Washington’s live mascot Dubs finally met, and it was adorable

!!! GOOD BOYS ALERT !!!

Monday’s College Football Playoff national championship game was won before it was even played.

The bestest boys you could ever imagine showed up in full force, as Kirk Herbstreit’s dog Ben and the Washington Huskies dog mascot Dubs were the real VIPs at Houston’s NRG Stadium.

Herbstreit has brought Ben along with him to various sporting events this season, and of course this wonderful golden retriever showed up for this year’s college football title game.

Herbstreit took Ben on a pregame walk and even brought him onto the field for a segment along with Chris Fowler. Look at that good boy!

Dubs also showed up to support his team, looking like the happiest malamute in the world.

These two star dogs even got to meet before the game, and it was absolutely adorable to see these good boys sitting together.

Shower them with hugs and cookies!

The national title game was great and all, but we all won for getting to spend a little screen time with these amazing pups.

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Georgia 65, TCU 7 College Football Playoff National Championship What Happened, What It All Means

Georgia 65, TCU 7: College Football Playoff National Championship what happened, player of the game, and what it all means

Georgia beat TCU to win the College Football Playoff National Championship. What happened, who was the player of the game, and what does it all mean?

Georgia 65, TCU 7 College Football Playoff National Championship What Happened, Player of the Game, What It All Means

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College Football Playoff National Championship What Happened

– Georgia came up with the biggest blowout in the history of college football bowl games. It started scoring right away and didn’t stop, scoring 13 or more in every quarter – it was complete and total domination.

Stetson Bennett started the fun with a 21-yard scoring run. TCU turned it over but held the Dawgs to a field goal, Max Duggan ran for a two-yard score after connecting on a big bomb to Derius Davis to make it 10-7, and that was it. The Bulldogs scored 55 unanswered points.

– Bennett ran for two scores and threw four touchdown passes. He found Ladd McConkey for two scores, combined with Brock Bowers for a 35-yard score, and turned it into a disastrous blowout with a 22-yard strike to Adoni Mitchell for a 38-7 halftime lead.

– TCU didn’t do anything right. Georgia had a ton to do with that, but it only finished with 188 yards, the ground game finished with just 36 yards, and it was over after the first quarter.

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College Football Playoff National Championship Player of the Game

Stetson Bennett, QB Georgia
He completed 18-of-25 passes for 304 yards and four scores, and ran three times for 39 yards and two touchdowns.

College Football Playoff National Championship Fun Stats

– Sacks: Georgia 5 – TCU 0

– Total Yards: Georgia 589 – TCU 199

– First Downs: Georgia 32 – TCU 9

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College Football Playoff National Championship What It All Means

Georgia just did the 2021 season one better. Last year’s team was better, more talented, and … it lost to Alabama in the SEC Championship. This year’s defense wasn’t as good, but the team was perfect. It closed out with the biggest win in the history of bowl games, it totally outmatched TCU in every way, and it proved one key thing – talent matters.

Now everyone will be talking about doing it a third time in a row, but the SEC is still very, very, very good. Alabama will be better. Tennessee will be better. Florida will be better. The SEC will be nasty as always, and nothing is ever a given in that league. For now, though, Georgia just finished off a historic two-year run. It might not win the national title next year, but it’s going to be in the mix for a long, long time.

TCU had a magical season no matter what this final score was. It went from being picked seventh in the Big 12 to start the season to the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Nah, it didn’t win the Big 12 title, but no one remembers that or cares because of the amazing performance against Michigan. However, the defense allowed 104 points over the last six quarters of the season, and it’s not because it did anything wrong other than go against elite teams with elite offensive parts. Again, the talent just wasn’t there compared to college football’s monsters.

But it got here. It got to play on the biggest stage, and Alabama didn’t. Ohio State didn’t. Clemson, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, and on and on and on didn’t.  No, 65-7 doesn’t really matter any more than 10-7 – it was still a loss. TCU got its shot.

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