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Michigan was voted a unanimous No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 college football poll of the season after the Wolverines beat Washington in the College Football Playoff championship game Monday night to win their first national title in 26 years. The Wolverines (15-0) received all 61 first-place votes as the only unbeaten team in the country. Washington (14-1) was second, the Huskies' best final ranking since finishing No. 2 in 1991.

Michigan captured its 10th national title at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, as its defenders constantly hit Michael Penix Jr., leading to frequent mistakes by the Washington quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist. The Wolverines logged two interceptions from a typically precise Penix in the 34-13 victory and a 15-0 season.

Michigan is playing for its first national championship since 1997 and Washington for its first since 1991.

It's been 70 years since the first time the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies met on the gridiron.

Michael Penix Jr. hasn't faced a defense like Michigan's, and the Wolverines certainly haven't faced a quarterback like the Heisman Trophy runner-up from Washington. The matchup will be the most intriguing in the College Football Playoff championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Jan. 8.