Michigan fans experience the 2024 National Championship in Houston

2014 Michigan alumni Tyler Groll, of Boston, plays corn hole before the start of the college football National Championship, at NRG Stadium, in Houston, January 8, 2024.

Steve Schaft, of Houston, shows off his Michigan tattoo before the start of the college football National Championship, at NRG Stadium, in Houston, January 8, 2024.

(From left) Steve Schaft, of Boston, and his son Landen take a photo together outside the stadium before the start of the college football National Championship, at NRG Stadium, in Houston, January 8, 2024.

Michigan and Washington fans wander around the stadium before the start of the college football National Championship, at NRG Stadium, in Houston, January 8, 2024.

Michigan fans wander outside the stadium before the start of the college football National Championship, at NRG Stadium, in Houston, January 8, 2024.

(From left) Steve Schaft, of Boston, and his son Landen wander around outside the stadium before the start of the college football National Championship, at NRG Stadium, in Houston, January 8, 2024.

Alumnus of the Michigan swim team tailgate together before the start of the college football National Championship, at NRG Stadium, in Houston, January 8, 2024.

Kim Kelly, of Lake Orion, wanders around outside the stadium before the start of the college football National Championship, at NRG Stadium, in Houston, January 8, 2024.

(From left) Ed Brambs, of South Lyon, Helen Sirois, of Novi, Jim Sirois, of Novi, Jacob Sirois, of Novi, Kim Kelly, of Lake Orion, and Brian Kelly, of Lake Orion, pose for photos outside the stadium before the start of the college football National Championship, at NRG Stadium, in Houston, January 8, 2024.

2022 alumnus Hannah Siegel, of New York, tries to stay on a mechanical bull during the Fan Central event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Laila Flynn, of Orlando, has her photo taken while standing inside a spacesuit at the NASA exhibit inside the Playoff Fan Central event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Nine-year-old Jack Nolingberg, of Houston, runs through an obstacle course during the Fan Central event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Jason Nolingberg, of Houston, runs through an obstacle course during the Fan Central event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Velma Herzberg, of Queen Creek, Arizona, cheers on the Michigan cheerleaders during the Fan Central event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Michigan fans cheer for the marching band during the Fan Central event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Two-year-old Jack Stuart III, of Dallas, cheers on the Michigan Marching Band during the Fan Central event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

The Michigan Marching Band plays during the Fan Central event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Michigan students Tommy Grace, left, and Jake Skulnik during the Fan Central event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

(From left) Jason Sklar, his brother Randy, and Randy’s daughter Daisy wait to perform during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Drum Major Blake Brdak does the traditional back bend during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Michigan fans sing The Victors, during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Fans sign along to The Victors during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Jason Sklar, left, his brother Randy, right, and Randy’s daughter Daisy perform during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Fourteen-year-old Chip Englander, of Nashville, jumps into the arms of former Michigan football player Jon Jansen after shooting a half-court shot during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Fourteen-year-old Chip Englander, of Nashville, jumps into the arms of former Michigan football player Jon Jansen after shooting a half-court shot during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Fourteen-year-old Chip Englander, of Nashville, runs around floor after shooting a half-court shot during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Comedian Randy Sklar runs around the floor during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Comedian Jason Sklar reacts after a contestant made a half-court shot during a basketball contest during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

Audra Asher, Senior Executive Manager with the Alumni Association, dances with hundreds of other alumni during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

(From left) Entertainers Jason Sklar, his brother Randy, and Randy’s daughter Daisy sing The Victors during a pep rally for Michigan alumni at Tudor Fieldhouse, on the campus of Rice University, in Houston, January 7, 2024.

1985 Alumnus Thomas Mirowski, of Wolverine Lake, walks through a field of light discs during a kickoff rally for Michigan alumni, at the Space Center Houston, January 6, 2024.

2008 Michigan alumnus Shannon Lewis, of New Orleans, tries her hand at a docking simulator during a kickoff rally for Michigan alumni, at the Space Center Houston, January 6, 2024.

Ike Okenwa, of Orange County, checks out the interior of the shuttle replica Independence, during a kickoff rally for Michigan alumni, at the Space Center Houston, January 6, 2024.

1986 alumnus Mark Ludka, right and his wife Suzette, of Saginaw, check out the Skylab trainer vehicle during a kickoff rally for Michigan alumni, at the Space Center Houston, January 6, 2024.

1998 alumnus Chris Packey, of Tampa, walks through the exhibits during a kickoff rally for Michigan alumni, at the Space Center Houston, January 6, 2024.