CFP National Championship Instant Reaction: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan top Washington for Wolverines first title since 1997 (01/09)

The Cover 3 crew reacts live to Michigan's 34-13 win against Washington in the national championship. First, thoughts on how the game played out with the Wolverines defense setting the tone (2:28) and then more specific looks at JJ McCarthy (11:50), Michigan's dominance throughout the season (20:30), the officiating in the title game (26:32) and more. Then, what Michigan is bringing back for 2024 and whether it will include Jim Harbaugh as head coach (37:30), predicting next year's national champion (41:39) and other way-too-early debates on next season's outlook.

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