The college football season finale pits two undefeated teams against each other Monday night: No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington. It is both teams’ first appearance in a national championship game.
It is the first time since the College Football Playoff debuted in 2014, and just the second time since 2005, that the championship game will not include at least one team from the SEC. Instead, tonight’s matchup features current and future members of the Big Ten (Washington will soon move on from the Pac-12). USA TODAY Sports will have the latest updates, highlights, analysis and news all day long and throughout the game. Follow along.
CFP national championship score
- Michigan — 17
- Washington — 3
2nd quarter, 5:45
What does FBS stand for in college football?
FBS stands for Football Bowl Subdivision, which is the highest level of college football in the country. Previously called Division I-A, FBS includes 10 conferences and 133 programs.
Michigan goes three-and-out
Michigan got its best field position of the day, but couldn’t capitalize on the Washington turnover-on-downs.
The Wolverines started at their own 47-yard line but couldn’t gain a yard on the drive. Blake Corum was stuffed on the opening play and J.J. McCarthy couldn’t connect with Colston Loveland or Cornelius Johnson on the following plays, a big stop for a Huskies defense that was gashed in the opening quarter.
The ensuing punt went into the end zone, so Washington will start at the 20-yard line in an attempt…
