Update: This article was previously published in 2022, but has been updated for 2024.
Michigan football has a rich history filled with tradition, and after years of failing to reach the top, the Wolverines have finally claimed a national championship once more!
After a long season, Michigan finally won its latest national championship to cap off the 2023 season. The Wolverines bested the Washington Huskies 34-13 on January 8, 2024, capping off a perfect 15-0 record on the season.
The Wolverines previous national championship finish was in 1997 when the team finished with a perfect 12-0 record and were voted No. 1 in the final Associated Press Poll. It was a national championship shared with Nebraska as well.
1997 was also the same year then-junior cornerback Charles Woodson won the Heisman Trophy, marking the last time a defensive player took home college football’s most prestigious individual award. And, although he only played in four games, Tom Brady was also on this Michigan roster.
In addition to Michigan’s 2023 and 1997 titles, per NCAA.com, the Wolverines have also earned national championships in 1965, 1948, 1933, 1923, 1918, 1904, 1903, 1902 and 1901.
