It all comes down to this for the undefeated Huskies.
Star quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 UW against No. 1 Michigan in the national championship game on Monday at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Coach Kalen DeBoer and his staff aren’t the only ones preparing a game plan; local businesses are cashing in, while bars, restaurants and movie theaters intend to go all-out to show support.
From where to watch in Seattle and how to keep calm during the game to, of course, player features, score predictions and complete game analysis, we’ve got you covered across the board here at The Seattle Times.
Here’s where you can find everything you need to know about UW in the national championship game.
Trip to national championship proves Huskies have come far since loss to Michigan in 2021
More than two years after an ugly loss to Michigan, many names on these Huskies are the same. But this is a different team with a different way of doing things.
Where to watch the national championship game around Seattle
For Husky fans who won’t make it to Houston, here are local theaters, bars and restaurants where you can catch the big game 一 plus, how to enjoy it at home.
When unbeaten UW and Michigan meet in national championship game, who’s predator and prey?
Monday night will answer the questions of whether the Huskies can stop the Wolverines and whether Michigan can stop Michael Penix Jr.
Monday’s CFP championship a full-circle moment for Husky fans who attended 1991 Rose Bowl
For many fans who attended UW’s most recent championship in 1991, making the trek to Houston was a no-brainer.Here’s why Husky football is so special to them.
How to watch UW Huskies play Michigan in national championship
The No. 2 Huskies will face No. 1 Michigan in the national championship Jan. 8 in Houston.
Seattle Times staff picks for UW-Michigan CFP championship game
Will the Huskies cap an undefeated 15-0 season and capture their first championship since 1991? Here’s how Seattle Times staffers see the CFP championship playing out.
Seattle turns purple: Huskies fandom lights up city ahead of national championship
The city has been adorned in purple and gold as diehard fans and new admirers alike get ready to cheer on the Huskies in the season’s biggest game.
Legacy of Husky standout Antowaine Richardson lives on with sacred ‘Say Who’ chant
Before the Huskies take the field in the national-title game, they’ll bark the chant every UW player over the past five decades knows well. Here’s the story behind it.
Huskies 2024 Sugar Bowl was a squeaker for The Seattle Times, too. Here’s why
A behind-the-scenes look at how Seattle Times journalists hit one of the tightest big-game deadlines ever for the UW Huskies’ appearance in the 2024 Sugar Bowl.
Analysis: What the Huskies need to do to beat Michigan in the national championship game
Kalen DeBoer and his staff, who like to say, ‘Job’s not done,’ have one last job: Devise a game plan to beat Michigan. We’re here to help with five keys to the game.
Submit your reaction videos during UW’s national championship game
Whether you’re screaming on your couch, at a bar or have a seat at NRG Stadium, send us videos of how you’re celebrating UW in the national championship game.
UW’s ’91 title team is headed to Houston to root on ‘our little brothers’ against Michigan
Much of Washington’s 1991 national title team will head to Houston this week to support the current Huskies. “It’ll be great to be together, rooting our little brothers on,” Dave Hoffmann said.
UW’s Bruener family has chance to cement ‘special’ link with father-son championships
Husky linebacker Carson Bruener will be playing for a national title on Monday just like his dad, Mark, did in 1991 with UW. The entire family will be in Houston ready to celebrate what could be a special ending.
How to feed 130 Huskies hungry for a national championship
What does is take to feed 130 Huskies who are hungry for a national championship? Check out this weekend’s menu for the University of Washington football team.
Huskies looking to put some respect on the Pac-12 as it heads into the sunset
Washington vs. Michigan may turn out to be a mainstay in the Big Ten for years to come, but right now the Huskies are proud to be reppin’ the Pac-12 one last time.
UW running back Richard Newton knew he might not play but stayed anyway
At Washington, team success has coincided with individual sacrifice for running back Richard Newton. Here’s why “one of the best teammates on the team” decided to stay.
UW running back Dillon Johnson ‘ready to play’ in national championship game vs. Michigan
UW running back Dillon Johnson aggravated a right foot injury and bruised his left knee against Texas, but said “I’m just going to be ready to play” in the national championship game against Michigan Monday.
How UW’s Ryan Grubb ‘raised the bar’ for the Huskies to reach the national championship game
Ryan Grubb’s fingerprints are all over UW’s No. 1 passing offense. Here’s how the Husky OC learned from a former UW coaching great to reimagine what was possible for this team.
Seattle businesses capitalize on Huskies championship fever
Hometown businesses, doubling down on UW-themed products, expect the championship game to be one of the busiest times in their history.
UW fans show off their Husky roots
From past Rose Bowls to overcoming in-house rivalries, each fan has a story behind their favorite team.See how readers celebrate their Husky roots.
UW fans rally to give Huskies a warm send-off before national championship game
Washington football fans didn’t let the weather stop them from taking one last opportunity to cheer on the Huskies before possibly their biggest game ever.
What Husky fans should know about No. 1 Michigan before Monday’s CFP championship
Despite an undefeated season, Michigan has faced a year of turmoil and controversy. Here’s what to know about that and what players to watch for in Monday’s CFP title game.
Why Elijah Jackson was built for the moment he sent Huskies to national championship
Elijah Jackson’s pass breakup on the final play of the Sugar Bowl will go down as one of the biggest moments in Husky history. Here’s why he was ready for it.
A lot — including a baby’s name — is riding on the CFP title game for Seattle’s Michigan fans
The 10,760 Seattle-area Michigan alumni suddenly find themselves at a distance from their region’s rooting interests entering Monday’s national-title game.
Michael Penix Jr. rising ‘very high’ on NFL draft boards
Penix, the Heisman runner-up, was so good against Texas that he had many rethinking their initial impressions of UW’s left-handed QB.
How to order reprints of Seattle Times preview covers for Huskies’ playoff games
Here’s how to order poster reprints of the covers for our special UW preview sections ahead of Monday’s national championship game and last week’s Sugar Bowl.
Huskies vs. Wolverines: Here’s how their local fan bases stack up
It’s not clear who will win the national championship, but when it comes to local fan bases, Michigan has the Huskies beat.
The top 5 plays that have defined the Huskies’ run to the national title game
Knowing some of these could get the boot after Monday’s national championship game, here are the five most defining moments for this season’s Huskies.
No curfew, no problem for focused Huskies on Bourbon Street
Want to talk about trust? Following its Sugar Bowl win over Texas, UW’s coaches declined to set a curfew in New Orleans. The Huskies remain focused on a greater goal.
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