Michigan Wins First NCAA Championship Since 1997 Amid Celebrity Attendance
Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan, and other celebrities witnessed the Wolverines' victory from a luxury box at NRG Stadium.
- Michigan won the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington with a score of 34-13, marking their first NCAA national championship since 1997.
- The game was attended by several celebrities including Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, Stephen A. Smith, and Travis Scott, who were all seen together in a luxury box at NRG Stadium.
- Derek Jeter, who grew up in Michigan and was offered a scholarship to play baseball for the Wolverines, was seen showing his support for the team by wearing a Michigan hoodie.
- Michigan's victory was largely due to their dominant ground game, with Donovan Edwards and Blake Corum scoring a pair of rushing touchdowns each.
- The Wolverines' win concluded a 15-0 season, despite a controversy off the field surrounding a sign-stealing scandal.