12 epic photos of Michigan football celebrating its first national title since 1997

For the first time since 1997, the Michigan Wolverines are football national champions. The No. 1-ranked team topped No. 2 Washington, 34-13, in Monday’s College Football Playoff national title game in Houston, and it was a glorious and dominant victory for the Wolverines.

And afterward, the celebratory moments were awesome, from coach Jim Harbaugh dodging a Gatorade bath to his dad, Jack, stealing the post-game show to this classy moment between Michigan’s Jaylen Harrell and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

The victorious photos after the game were spectacular too, so here are some of the best from after Michigan’s win in the 2023-24 College Football Playoff national championship game.

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Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) holds the National Championship Trophy as he celebrates after winning 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Trente Jones (53) walks in confetti after beating the Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrates after their win in the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against Washington Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after beating the Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 08: Zack Marshall #83 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with Kris Jenkins #94 after defeating the Washington Huskies in the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Michigan defeated Washington 34-13. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 08: Zak Zinter #65 of the Michigan Wolverines holds the national championship trophy after defeating the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Michigan defeated Washington 34-13. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 08: Kris Jenkins #94 of the Michigan Wolverines kiss the national championship trophy after defeating the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Michigan defeated Washington 34-13. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 08: A view of the field after Michigan Wolverines defeats the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Michigan defeated Washington 34-13. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrate with the trophy after their win against Washington in the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 08: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after defeating the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Michigan defeated Washington 34-13. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh holds the National Championship Trophy as he celebrates after winning 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after winning 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

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