Gov. Whitmer wagers beer with Washington governor on Michigan's championship game

Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee have made a friendly wager ahead of Monday night's national championship football game between the University of Michigan and the University of Washington.

If Washington wins, Whitmer will give Inslee, a fellow Democrat, a pack of Haze and Blue IPA from Big Lake Brewing in Holland, according to a press release Friday.

If the Wolverines defeat the Huskies, Inslee will ship Whitmer a case of wine from the Naches Heights Vineyard in Yakima, Washington. 

"I’m confident the Wolverines will be the Victors on Monday, and I’m happy to wager Gov. Inslee some Michigan-made products. Go Blue," Whitmer said.

Both teams are undefeated, 14-0. However, UM is the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, and defeated Alabama in overtime on New Year's Day in their third-straight CFP national semifinal appearance.

Washington is the No. 2 seed with quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

“I’m sure our Huskies will come out on top," Inslee said in a statement. “By the time Penix gets done with the Wolverines, your governor’s next State of the State address will be titled ‘Fix the damn secondary.'"

Whitmer's campaign slogan during her first run for governor of Michigan in 2018 was "fix the damn roads," as Inslee referenced.

Whitmer is a Michigan State University alum.

cmauger@detroitnews.com

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