The Michigan Wolverines defeated Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies 34–13 in Houston on Monday to win their first national championship since 1997.
With Washington’s defeat, Penix’s amazing final college football season came to an end. The main reason the Huskies had a chance to win a championship this year was Penix, who threw for 255 yards and a touchdown despite not having his best game against Michigan.
After the final siren, the quarterback took an emotional walk off the field. Michigan defensive end Jaylen Harrell followed the quarterback up the tunnel, giving it his all.
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The running back for the Wolverines makes an appearance at a chain restaurant in Houston.
With two touchdowns of over forty yards in the first quarter of the Wolverines’ 34-13 National Championship win on Monday, Michigan running back Donovan Edwards set the tone early. However, he was running a new NIL deal Tuesday morning before he even left Houston.
After dominating on the biggest stage of college sports, Edwards was spotted working the counter and drive-thru at a Raising Cane’s location in Houston, promoting his newest brand partnership. At the drive-through, the West Bloomfield, Michigan, junior surprised customers by posing for pictures and taking orders.
The backup running back for the Wolverines finished with 104 rushing yards. He and Blake Corum combined for all of Michigan’s touchdowns, making history as the first team to have two rushers with 100 yards or more in a College Football Playoff title game.
The shift in the chicken restaurant has always been noticeable during significant college athletic events. Winner Jayden Daniels of LSU and finalists Michael Penix Jr. of Washington and Bo Nix of Oregon worked at Raising Cane’s flagship Times Square location prior to the Heisman Trophy ceremony in December.
Edwards, who previously counted Powerade, Wolverine Boots, NASCAR, and Lé Don collection LLC as brand partners, has added Raising Cane’s to his likely-to-grow NIL portfolio.
Following the National Championship, Edwards told the media, “It’s a beautiful feeling.” “Right now, everything is just relief.” I was making myself anxious. I wasn’t supposed to be putting this much pressure on myself. I simply allowed all to exist freely.”
Edwards amassed 497 rushing yards and five touchdowns by the end of the season. He is anticipated to replace All-American Blake Corum, who will graduate as Michigan’s all-time leading rusher with touchdowns, as the starting running back.
