No. 2 Washington (14-0) vs. No. 1 Michigan (14-0)
National championship game
college football playoff finals
4:30pm | NRG Stadium | Houston
TV: ESPN | Radio: SportsRadio 93.3-FM KJR, ESPN App
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Pat McAfee is the only “College GameDay” pundit to pick the Huskies as favorites.
Video: University honorary captain Steve Emtman is introduced on the field before the game.
Dillon Johnson selected as starting running back
Dillon Johnson was announced as starting running back on the video board for UW, and it’s well worth it.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) January 8, 2024
WATCH: Mike Vorrell and Adam Jude preview UW vs. Michigan game
Dillon Johnson and Jack Westover also participated in warm-ups in full uniform.
California State University tight end Jack Westover, who was not feeling well in the second half of the Sugar Bowl, also participated fully in warm-ups.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) January 8, 2024
Carson Bruner enters the stadium wearing his father’s 1991 Rose Bowl jersey
The roof of NRG Stadium may be leaking…
Due to inclement weather, those who paid to tailgate into the premium area for the title game have been told the game will be shortened by an hour and they will not be allowed into the stadium.
A large crowd gathered at the stadium almost two hours before the kick. I was told it would be difficult to walk through the concourse anymore.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 8, 2024
Video: Dillon Johnson warming up before the game
WATCH: First look at UW’s uniform combinations
WATCH: Jalen McMillan wears T-shirt with photo of his late grandpa before game
WATCH: It’s getting windy outside NRG Stadium
National Championship game likely to be canceled due to bad weather in Houston
When Dawg fans came to Houston for a national championship, they may have brought Purple Rain with them…and more.
Severe weather conditions, including rain, thunderstorms, high winds, hail and even tornadoes, are expected to hit parts of the Gulf Coast, including southeast Texas and Houston, before and during Monday’s game.
Meteorologists in Houston are watching the approaching system scatter thunderstorms in front of it and eventually create a series of strong storms alongside it, which could create severe conditions. The system operating over the Houston area is expected to reach the area before the 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff and continue throughout the game.
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—Vonne Fair
College transfers and early enrollees on the sidelines in Houston
Other new Huskies I saw: QB Dermaricus Davis, TE Decker DeGraaf, LB Ethan Barr, OT Drew Azzopardi, DT Sebastian Valdez, WR Jason Robinson, S Peyton Waters, OL Paqui Finau, TE Tre Watson, LB Kumori House https://t .co/XptxVIuaN3
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) January 8, 2024
BREAKING: Dub is in the building.
WATCH: Karen DeBoer’s pregame speech before her first win in Sioux Falls
Everything you need to know about the Huskies playing in the national championship
For the undefeated Huskies, it all comes down to this.
Star quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will lead No. 2 UW against No. 1 Michigan in the national championship game Monday at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Coach Karen DeBoer and her staff aren’t the only ones preparing a game plan. Local businesses are profiting, and bars, restaurants and movie theaters are showing their full support.
From where to watch in Seattle and how to stay calm during the game to, of course, player characteristics, score predictions, and complete game analysis, The Seattle Times has you covered.
Here you can find everything you need to know about UW in the National Championship Game.
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—Seattle Times sports correspondent
What time does the national tournament start? What channel will it be broadcast on?
We’ve finally come this far.
The No. 2 Huskies will face No. 1 Michigan in the national championship game, scheduled for kickoff at 4:30 p.m. Seattle time.
The main broadcast of the game will be broadcast on ESPN and via the ESPN app. Local radio listeners can watch the game on KJR 93.3 FM as well as the ESPN app, which includes local radio calls.
While UW fans will likely want to watch the live broadcast, it’s worth noting that ESPN’s full in-game coverage also includes: “Field Pass with the Pat McAfee Show” on ESPN2. ESPNU’s “Command Center.” “SkyCast” by ESPNEWS. ESPN Deportes will broadcast in Spanish. The ESPN app will also stream All 22, as well as pregame and halftime band performances.
“College Gameday” will serve as ESPN’s pregame show beginning at 2 p.m., and will feature Holly Rowe speaking with both UW coach Karen DeBoer and University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. Oregon coach Dan Lanning, whose Ducks lost twice to the Huskies this season, will also be on the show.
—Chris Cole
Seattle Times sports staff
