Michigan beats Washington to win the CFP National Championship | Joel Klatt Show

Published 2024-01-09
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Michigan winning its first National Championship since 1997 with the win over Washington on Monday night. He breaks down why Michigan was able to slow down Michael Penix Jr on their way to the title. Klatt also shares insights and behind-the-scenes stories of what it’s been like covering Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan players as they turned a struggling program into a National Championship team. He also discusses why the Wolverines’ win should give hope to lots of programs around the country - even Ohio State - as we enter the 12-team Playoff format going forward.

Intro: 0:00-1:47
National championship reax: 1:48-12:33
Michigan defense: 12:34-19:345
Michigan’s culture: 19:36-23:09
Michigan silenced doubters: 23:10-28:48
What this means for the future of cfb: 28:49-32:57

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All Comments (21)
  • @Tony2Sweet
    I watched Michigan lose to TCU in the Semi-finals with my dad last year. A month later he passed away from cancer. My dad LOVED the Michigan Wolverines. If only he could have lived to see them win it all 🥲. They did it dad!! Go Blue!
  • @dcav6
    13 points on 13 drives. Not much more you can say. In a world where QB's and high-powered offenses are glorified, the old adage holds true: defense wins championships.
  • @smh0825
    Michigan sent a powerful message to college: treat your 3 and 4 star players like 5 stars, coach them hard, and develop their bodies, then they’ll want to stay and accomplish something special
  • @garce7039
    I don't think you can overstate how important Minter was to the success of the team. His game plans and schemes flustered every single opponent.
  • @richh650
    I have never been a big Michigan fan living down in ACC country, but I have to completely tip my hat to them. What a complete team they had this year as they completely slammed the door on all other teams, well done! I also want to thank Klatt for his accurate and well-done break downs of these teams as I could always understand what to look for with these teams and matchups! Clearly the best in the business by far!
  • My brother was coming down from Dallas to watch the game at my house cuz I had rotator cuff surgery and couldn't drive. He calls me the night before to tell me he bought tickets for us and he'll pick up at 230. What a feeling to be there for that especially when you are planning to watch from home. GO blue
  • JJ McCarthy is the epitome of the Bo Schembechler motto The Team, The Team, The Team. Best team quarterback I have ever seen. He did what he was asked of and believed in his teammates to win.
  • @detroitdyson2182
    THE Michigan Wolverines have THE best fight song AND helmet logo in the country hands down 🫳🎤
  • Congrats to Michigan... from an Ohio State fan. The way that Ohio State played last year against Georgia... And the way that Michigan played against Alabama and Washington will have an immense effect on Big Ten Recruiting for the next few years. The B1G is legit...!!!
  • @user-fk7ws9tg5s
    I moved to Columbus Ohio when I was 6 from Michigan. I wish yall knew my pain. And how amazing yesterday was to me
  • Dominant lines, dominant defense dominant running game. The football basics still reign true.
  • @DadBeard86
    The Boa Constrictor reigns supreme, Hail to the Victor's, Go Blue... Got to watch Mich win the Natty with my dad & my 11 yr old son. 3 generations watching Mich win the Natty for the 1st time since I was 11 yr old... No words to describe how awesome that was to experience...
  • @omitn2011
    YOUR ANALYSIS WAS EXACTLY RIGHT!!!! You literally spoke on how: 1. The interior pressure would be a major issue for Washington 2. The change in secondary scheme would benefit Michigan in this matchup. 3. Huskies could not sustain limited drives… They needed more possessions. 4. Washington’s defense was not going to be able to handle the ground game. You nailed it… Point blank. You are worth the listen💪🏾
  • Hail to the Victors!!!! Go Blue!!!! It’s Great to be a Michigan Wolverine!!!!
  • @NatetheGreat009
    I played football in junior high, high school, and college. The so called “sign stealing” situation is laughable because every team tries to get an edge. If a team steals your signs that’s on YOU and YOUR team. Our teams in high school and college changed signs depending on the team we were playing. We huddled or had play call wrist bands to mitigate the edge of opponents scouting. AT&T kept playing commercials about the technology that they have in helmets during the NCG. It’s time they put it to use and do what the NFL did (mic in helmets). But I guarantee you that college coaches (I.E. OsU) who steal signs and get that edge don’t want microphones in the helmets and it’s been apart of the game. Phenomenal win! I’m soaking it all in! Go Blue!!!〽️
  • @timberwolf8867
    We sat on Edwards all season to surprise them in this game! GO BLUE!!!
  • @ritalovejoy6316
    I appreciate the fact that you clearly expressed the closeness of this team! I am 77 years old, had season tickets for 50 years and feel this is the best TEAM we have ever fielded! Bo would be so proud! Go Blue Forever!
  • @Whiteninja123
    Simply the best college football show out there. Great job Joel.
  • @TheLacrosseman
    A defensive masterclass from Jesse Minter and the Michigan D. I truly never thought I’d see this in my lifetime and after that COVID season I thought that was the official end of Michigan as a blue blood program after almost getting to the peak. Now 3 years later we’re top of the college football world and Michigan will be trending up for the foreseeable future. Thank you Jim Harbaugh and THE TEAM THE TEAM THE TEAM
  • @OPSteel97
    Congrats to the Wolverines…from a diehard and heartbroken Husky fan…the better team won yesterday. If Penix had hit those wide open receivers like always has before, it could have been different, but I believe UM is better. Happy for them and looking forward to joining the Big 10 as potential future rivals.