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CFP highlights: Washington holds on to defeat Texas; Michigan beats Alabama in OT
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CFP highlights: Washington holds on to defeat Texas; Michigan beats Alabama in OT

Updated: Jan 02, 2024 - 1:35 AM ET
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The College Football Playoff National Championship is set!

Fans were treated to a pair of outstanding semifinal matchups as both games came down to the wire.

In the first CFP semifinal, J.J. McCarthy threw for 221 yards and three touchdowns, and Blake Corum added 83 yards on the ground and the game-winning touchdown run in overtime to lead the Michigan Wolverines to a memorable 27-20 win over Alabama.

[Michigan claws back in Rose Bowl, tops Alabama in OT to make CFP title game for first time]

The second CFP semifinal game was also riveting, as Heisman finalist Michael Penix Jr. threw for 430 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Washington Huskies to a thrilling 37-31 win over Quinn Ewers and the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl. 

[Washington holds off Texas to reach CFP title game for first time]

Michigan and Washington will meet in the CFP National Championship on Jan. 8 in Houston.

Catch up on all the top moments from both semifinal matchups here.

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Jan 02, 2024 - 1:05a ET

Washington holds on to defeat Texas, advance to national title

Jan 02, 2024 - 12:16a ET

Texas answers back as Ewers connects with Mitchell for TD

Jan 02, 2024 - 12:07a ET

Washington adds another field goal, forces fumble

Jan 01, 2024 - 11:29p ET

Penix finds McMillian for go-ahead TD

Jan 01, 2024 - 10:48p ET

CJ Baxter ties it up for Texas

Jan 01, 2024 - 10:38p ET

Penix connects with Polk for the TD

Jan 01, 2024 - 10:06p ET

Big man touchdown!

Jan 01, 2024 - 9:52p ET

Johnson punches in his second TD to give Huskies the lead

Jan 01, 2024 - 9:26p ET

Jaydon Blue ties it up for the Longhorns

Jan 01, 2024 - 9:17p ET

Washington strikes first, takes early 7-0 lead

Jan 01, 2024 - 8:56p ET

Michigan stops Milroe on final play to secure Rose Bowl victory

Jan 01, 2024 - 8:41p ET

Corum and the Wolverines answer first in overtime

Jan 01, 2024 - 8:27p ET

Michigan puts together 75-yard drive, ties game late in fourth quarter

Jan 01, 2024 - 8:13p ET

Will Reichard drills 52-yard FG to put Alabama up, 20-13

Jan 01, 2024 - 8:00p ET

Wolverines get a much-needed takeaway, but can't capitalize

Jan 01, 2024 - 7:48p ET

Milroe, McClellan give Alabama 17-13 lead

Jan 01, 2024 - 7:15p ET

J.J. McCarthy finds Tyler Morris for the touchdown

Jan 01, 2024 - 6:15p ET

J.J. McCarthy connects with Blake Corum to tie it up

Jan 01, 2024 - 6:14p ET

Jase McClellan gives Alabama an early 7-0 lead

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