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Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans pour into the streets with some climbing light poles near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets with some climbing light poles near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans pour into the streets with trying to shoot video of something burning near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets with trying to shoot video of something burning near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans cheer in an outdoor section of The Garage Bar during the Michigan College Football Championship game in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans cheer in an outdoor section of The Garage Bar during the Michigan College Football Championship game in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans pour into the streets with some climbing light poles near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets with some climbing light poles near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Samantha Anders, 30, Rena Lahn, 26, and Sean Hynes react with Tyler Ringler, 27, during a watch party at The Yard apartments in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
From left, Samantha Anders, 30, Rena Lahn, 26, and Sean Hynes react with Tyler Ringler, 27, during a watch party at The Yard apartments in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Fans gathered at a watch party including Austin Stout, 28, with glasses, Brianna Ross, 30, Samantha Anders, 30, blond, and Rena Lahn, 26, all of Ann Arbor, cheer during a watch party at The Yard apartments during the Michigan College Championship game in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
From left, Fans gathered at a watch party including Austin Stout, 28, with glasses, Brianna Ross, 30, Samantha Anders, 30, blond, and Rena Lahn, 26, all of Ann Arbor, cheer during a watch party at The Yard apartments during the Michigan College Championship game in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans gather for a watch party at The Yard apartments in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans gather for a watch party at The Yard apartments in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans cheer in an outdoor section of The Garage Bar during the Michigan College Football Championship game in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans cheer in an outdoor section of The Garage Bar during the Michigan College Football Championship game in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Guys stand on the balcony and porch roof of a house where a mattress was burned in the front yard in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Guys stand on the balcony and porch roof of a house where a mattress was burned in the front yard in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans pour into the streets with some trying to shoot video of something burning near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Fans pour into the streets with some trying to shoot video of something burning near S. University Avenue and Church Street after Michigan wins the College Football Championship in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Michigan students Lizzie Devonker, 19, of Irvington, N.Y., Evelyn House, 18, of South Lyon and Olivia Richardson, 18, of Birmingham cheer at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
From left, Michigan students Lizzie Devonker, 19, of Irvington, N.Y., Evelyn House, 18, of South Lyon and Olivia Richardson, 18, of Birmingham cheer at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Michigan students Maxwell Williams, 20, of Chatham, New Jersey, Cooper Ondersma, 19, of Fenton, and Ben Gottlieb, 19, of Middletown, New Jersey, watch as Michigan is about to score a touchdown at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
From left, Michigan students Maxwell Williams, 20, of Chatham, New Jersey, Cooper Ondersma, 19, of Fenton, and Ben Gottlieb, 19, of Middletown, New Jersey, watch as Michigan is about to score a touchdown at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Michigan students Maxwell Williams, 20, of Chatham, New Jersey, Cooper Ondersma, 19, of Fenton, and Ben Gottlieb, 19, of Middletown, New Jersey, watch as Michigan is about to score a touchdown at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
From left, Michigan students Maxwell Williams, 20, of Chatham, New Jersey, Cooper Ondersma, 19, of Fenton, and Ben Gottlieb, 19, of Middletown, New Jersey, watch as Michigan is about to score a touchdown at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Michigan students Alina Malin, 20, of Lake Zurich, Ill., Evelyn House, 18, of South Lyon, Olivia Richardson, 18, of Birmingham, Veda Chilakapati, 19, of Houston, and Emily Phillipps, 18, of Greenwich, Conn., cheer after Michigan scores a touchdown at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
From left, Michigan students Alina Malin, 20, of Lake Zurich, Ill., Evelyn House, 18, of South Lyon, Olivia Richardson, 18, of Birmingham, Veda Chilakapati, 19, of Houston, and Emily Phillipps, 18, of Greenwich, Conn., cheer after Michigan scores a touchdown at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Michigan students cheer at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Michigan students cheer at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Michigan students Luca Lazaris, 18, of Toronto, left in yellow, and Zach Hogan, 19, of Bloomfield Hills cheer at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Michigan students Luca Lazaris, 18, of Toronto, left in yellow, and Zach Hogan, 19, of Bloomfield Hills cheer at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Michigan students Zach Hogan, 19, of Bloomfield Hills, left standing, reacts with Marco Spallas, 18, of California after Michigan scores, at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Michigan students Zach Hogan, 19, of Bloomfield Hills, left standing, reacts with Marco Spallas, 18, of California after Michigan scores, at the student watch party at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on January 8, 2024.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Zondra Taylor, of Detroit, who has worked at the University of Michigan for nearly 40 years, shakes her pompom at Emagine Royal Oak, which hosts the CFP National Championship game between Michigan and Washington in three of its auditoriums, Monday night, January 8, 2024.
Zondra Taylor, of Detroit, who has worked at the University of Michigan for nearly 40 years, shakes her pompom at Emagine Royal Oak, which hosts the CFP National Championship game between Michigan and Washington in three of its auditoriums, Monday night, January 8, 2024.
Melody Baetens, The Detroit News
The sign in front of Gator Jake’s in Sterling Heights cheers Michigan as fans watch the CFP National Championship game against Washington inside, Monday night, January 8, 2024.
The sign in front of Gator Jake’s in Sterling Heights cheers Michigan as fans watch the CFP National Championship game against Washington inside, Monday night, January 8, 2024.
Melody Baetens, The Detroit News
D.J. Naylor, left, of Sterling Heights watches Michigan take on Washington in the CFP National Championship game with Greg Pavolvic, of Warren and Robert Baker of Sterling Heights at Gator Jake’s in Sterling Heights, Monday night, January 8, 2024.
D.J. Naylor, left, of Sterling Heights watches Michigan take on Washington in the CFP National Championship game with Greg Pavolvic, of Warren and Robert Baker of Sterling Heights at Gator Jake’s in Sterling Heights, Monday night, January 8, 2024.
Melody Baetens, The Detroit News
Traverse City native Steven Denny, 41, came clad to the national championship game between Michigan and Washington in maize-colored hair.
Traverse City native Steven Denny, 41, came clad to the national championship game between Michigan and Washington in maize-colored hair.
Hannah Mackay, The Detroit News
Michigan students and fans react as Donovan Edwards scores a touchdown on the opening drive of the national championship at Houston's NRG stadium.
Michigan students and fans react as Donovan Edwards scores a touchdown on the opening drive of the national championship at Houston's NRG stadium.
Hannah Mackay, The Detroit News
Michigan alumni Roma Dalal, 40, Savina Kalra, 40, and Laura Feinauer, 40, cheer on the Wolverines against the Washington Huskies at NRG stadium Monday night. The trio graduated from UM in 2005 and met while attending school there.
Michigan alumni Roma Dalal, 40, Savina Kalra, 40, and Laura Feinauer, 40, cheer on the Wolverines against the Washington Huskies at NRG stadium Monday night. The trio graduated from UM in 2005 and met while attending school there.
Hannah Mackay, The Detroit News
Michigan alumni Scott Allen, 39, was happy to have made it to the championship game in Houston after his flight on Monday got rerouted to San Antonia. Allen graduated in 2007 and drove four hours to make it to the game.
Michigan alumni Scott Allen, 39, was happy to have made it to the championship game in Houston after his flight on Monday got rerouted to San Antonia. Allen graduated in 2007 and drove four hours to make it to the game.
Hannah Mackay, The Detroit News
Michigan alumni Roger Smith, 76, and his wife Barbara Smith, 65, travelled from Toledo to watch the Wolverines in the national championship with their two granddaughters.
Michigan alumni Roger Smith, 76, and his wife Barbara Smith, 65, travelled from Toledo to watch the Wolverines in the national championship with their two granddaughters.
Hannah Mackay, The Detroit News
Michigan alumni Jeff Barnes 48, and his son Chase, 8, sit close to the field to watch the Wolverines take on the Washington Huskies in the college football championship.
Michigan alumni Jeff Barnes 48, and his son Chase, 8, sit close to the field to watch the Wolverines take on the Washington Huskies in the college football championship.
Hannah Mackay, The Detroit News
Jonathan Kaufman, 32, wore his "big game" outfit to see the Wolverines take on Washington in the national championship at Houston's NRG stadium Monday night.
Jonathan Kaufman, 32, wore his "big game" outfit to see the Wolverines take on Washington in the national championship at Houston's NRG stadium Monday night.
Hannah Mackay, The Detroit News
Fans react to a play on the 32-foot media wall in the third quarter at DraftKings Sports & Social in Troy as Michigan plays Washington in the CFP National Championship game, Monday night, January 8, 2024.
Fans react to a play on the 32-foot media wall in the third quarter at DraftKings Sports & Social in Troy as Michigan plays Washington in the CFP National Championship game, Monday night, January 8, 2024.
Melody Baetens, The Detroit News