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    Michigan Football canceled its national championship rematch with Washington on Saturday.

    The Wolverines rallied from an early deficit to go up 17-14, but were blown out along the way when Washington scored twice in the fourth quarter for the 27-17 win. It’s Michigan’s (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) first conference loss and Washington (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) avenges its January loss in the 2023 national championship, 34-13.

    The Huskies shut down Michigan early to build an early 14-0 lead on touchdowns against Denzel Boston and Giles Jackson. Michigan responded by benching quarterback Alex Orji in favor of seventh-year senior Jack Tuttle, leading to a touchdown drive thanks to a long home run from Donovan Edwards. Michigan ended the half with a 45-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada and the blocking of a Washington field goal attempt.

    Michigan opened the second half with a long touchdown drive that ended with a Colston Loveland touchdown to take its first lead. Washington started the fourth quarter with a field goal to tie the game at 17. Washington broke the tie in the fourth by forcing a Tuttle fumble in Michigan territory and setting up Jonah Coleman for a touchdown on the ground four plays later to hit.

    It was Michigan’s first road game of the season, coming across the country in Seattle, and Michigan couldn’t pass the test. The Wolverines now fall to 4-2 under Moore with losses to two of the other 2023 CFP participants, Washington and Texas.

    TRENDING: Michigan’s faltering season faces a turning point tonight in the CFP title rematch against Washington

    View the match overview of Michigan vs. Washington.

    Recap of the Michigan-Washington game, highlights

    Washington’s early field goals are a thing of the past and the Huskies look to avenge their national championship loss to Michigan.

    Washington took more than two minutes off the clock and then took a two-score lead on a 32-yard field goal by Grady Gross, who will finish the game 2-of-4 on field goals.

    The Wolverines may have just made the fatal mistake. Kamren Fabiculanan interrupted a pass from Tuttle after an intended out and gave Washington possession in Michigan territory with under three minutes remaining. Fabiculanan made a great play and dove in front of Colston Loveland for the interception.

    The Huskies nearly came to a stop on fourth down, but Kalel Mullings drove over the line for a conversion just before the interception. The officials ruled Mullings had a first down on third down, but it was disallowed shortly after the review.

    The Tuttle fumble failed immediately. Coleman carried Washington 32 yards to the end zone after three plays to regain the lead. He ripped a 27-yard run to Michigan’s 5 to start the drive, then ran by Kenneth Grant two plays later for what was ruled a touchdown, but called after review at the 1-yard line. Coleman then jammed the line for a final touchdown a play later.

    Michigan’s new quarterback made his first big mistake in a huge moment.

    Jack Tuttle stepped into the pocket and tried to scramble, but the hole collapsed and defensive tackle Voi Tunuufi knocked the ball free and another Washington defender pounced on it at the Michigan 32-yard line.

    Michigan’s offense went three-and-out after Washington’s field goal, but the defense came up with a big play. As Washington drove into the red zone, Will Rogers attempted to float a pass through a tight window over the middle, but Hausmann was ready and made a leaping grab for the turnover.

    We have a tie in Seattle.

    Washington slowly marched into Michigan territory with a 12-play, 45-yard drive that ended with the Huskies’ first successful field goal on their third attempt. Mason Graham put Washington’s offense behind the sticks with a sack on second-and-goal from the 10 with a powerful bull rush through the right guard and center into Will Rogers’ lap.

    Michigan opened the second half with a long touchdown drive to take its first lead.

    The Wolverines went 75 yards in 11 plays, taking up more than six minutes off the clock, and capped the drive with an 8-yard touchdown pass to tight end Colston Loveland. He rolled to his right to avoid pressure and floated up into a wide-open Loveland at the edge of the end zone. Tuttle ripped two passes to Armorion Walker and Semaj Morgan for the biggest gain on the drive.

    Michigan’s big men in the middle of the defensive line came up with another big play.

    Washington moved quickly down the field with three passes for first downs to get within field goal range before halftime, but Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant blew up the center of the field goal blocking unit on the 28-yard attempt and Graham got his hand on the ball for the block. Michigan started clicking in the second quarter after switching to Jack Tuttle at quarterback.

    Michigan has some life now.

    The Wolverines forced a three-and-out and Michigan strung together a 56-yard drive to reach Washington’s 27-yard line, but could go no further, settling for a 45-yard field goal by Dominiz Zvada. Donovan Edwards had the first down run and catch on the drive and Jack Tuttle completed two of three passes.

    Just like the last time these two teams met, Donovan Edwards is the first player to provide a spark for Michigan. Edwards took a run from the right sideline and broke through for a 39-yard touchdown. Michigan made the switch at quarterback, benching Alex Orji in favor of Jack Tuttle after the offense’s early struggles, and it paid off with an immediate touchdown drive.

    So far, nothing has gone right for Michigan. After another quick punt from the offense, Washington drove 74 yards in four plays and found the end zone on a shoulder pass to Giles Jackson, who adjusted to make the catch near the pylon. Jackson moved from Michigan to Washington in 2021.

    Michigan’s offense has 47 yards on three drives.

    Washington put together a 13-play, 83-yard touchdown drive to take the lead over Michigan. Will Rogers ended the drive with a back-shoulder fade to Denzel Boston in the corner of the end zone and the wide receiver made the toe-tapping catch to give the Huskies the lead. Rogers got things going with a 39-yard completion to former Michigan receiver Giles Jackson on third-and-11 and another third-down completion to Boston to reach the red zone.

    Michigan had two first downs on its first offensive drive, but Alex Orji missed a third-and-four pass at Washington’s 45-yard line, leading to a punt.

    Michigan’s defense held Washington to zero points despite giving up an explosive gain on the first play of the game. Will Rogers started the drive with a deep shot to Denzel Boston for 36 yards, followed by a 10-yard run from Jonah Coleman to reach field goal range. But Michigan’s defense held there and Washington kicker Grady Gross made a 41-yard field goal to keep the game scoreless.

    Michigan-Washington football pregame notes

    As frustrated as Michigan fans are with the offensive woes and early losses, Washington is in for a tougher start in its attempt to recapture the magic of 2023. The Huskies are 3-2 with losses to rival Washington State and Big Ten foe Rutgers, coming off the road last week, 21-18.

    Michigan players and coaches are excited about the change of scenery after spending the first five games exclusively at Michigan Stadium. Michigan is 17-2 when playing out of Ann Arbor the past 3½ years, with both losses coming in the College Football Playoff.

    Michigan’s offense still has plenty to figure out after narrowly escaping Minnesota last Saturday. It again took an early lead but couldn’t keep its foot on the pedal as the Gophers took things out and scored three touchdowns. Orji once again threw for less than 100 yards as the Wolverines stuck to a crushing offense out of necessity.

    What time is Michigan vs. Washington today?

    • Date: Saturday October 5.
    • Time: 7:30 PM ET.
    • Where: Husky Stadium in Seattle.

    What channel are Michigan and Washington on today?

    Michigan vs. Washington Predictions

    Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press: Ignoring Michigan is foolish, but winning this game will be a challenge. It’s a 2,000-mile journey into a hostile environment, against a program looking to avenge a loss in the CFP championship game in January. U-Dub moved the ball well in the air and Michigan was sensitive to the pass. If UM doesn’t take the lead soon, the struggles of the past two weeks in the second half indicate a possible collapse. Simply put, it’s hard to win at Husky Stadium, where U-Dub has won 17 straight games. The choice: Washington 26, UM 20.

    Michigan vs. betting odds Washington

    Odds courtesy of BetMGM on Saturday evening.

    • Spread: Washington by 1½ points.
    • Top/bottom: 40½ points.
    • Moneyline: Washington-115, Michigan-105.

    The weather between Michigan and Washington

    The forecast in Seattle is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 66 degrees.

    Michigan football 2024 schedule

    • vs. Fresno State (W 30-10)
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    • vs. Arkansas State (W 28-18)
    • vs. USC (W 27-24)
    • vs. Minnesota (W 27-24)
    • IN Washington
    • BYE
    • AT Illinois
    • vs. Michigan State
    • vs. Oregon
    • IN Indiana
    • BYE
    • vs. Northwestern
    • IN the state of Ohio

    View ticket prices in Michigan for every 2024 game

    Jared Ramsey is a sports reporter for the Detroit Free Press who covers the city’s professional teams, the state’s two flagship universities and more. Follow Jared at X @jared_ramsey22 and email him at [email protected].

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