Michigan and Washington will play for the college football national championship next Monday after both won their College Football Playoff Semifinal games New Year’s Day.
Michigan defeated Alabama 27-20 in overtime in the Rose Bowl. Washington defeated Texas 37-31 to win the Sugar Bowl.
Other New Year’s Day Bowl games:
–Oregon handed Liberty their first loss of the season 45-6 in the Fiesta Bowl. Ducks quarterback Bo Nix threw for five touchdowns and broke numerous season school records. He also topped former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones completion percentage record for a season.
–Tennessee shutout Iowa 35-0 in the Citrus Bowl.
–LSU defeated Wisconsin 35-31 in their bowl game.
Penn State lost to Mississippi 38-25 in the Peach Bowl Saturday.