The Michigan Wolverines got off to a strong start in their national championship game against the Washington Huskies on Monday night, and that was largely thanks to running back Donovan Edwards.
Edwards scored two touchdowns on the first two drives of the Michigan game. The Wolverines ran a total of 12 plays on their first drive, which ended with the same result: an Edwards touchdown.
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Michigan running back Donovan Edwards celebrates after scoring against Washington during the first half of the NCAA College Football Playoff game on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
He started the game with a 41-yard touchdown run and then scored on a 46-yard touchdown run. He touched the ball only twice.
Michigan led 14-3 in the first quarter.
The University of Michigan was seeking its first national title since 1997.
Edwards, a junior, entered the game with 393 rushing yards and 249 receiving yards this season. He had three total touchdowns before scoring against Washington.
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Michigan State running back Donovan Edwards runs for a touchdown against Washington during the first half of the NCAA College Football Playoff game on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
He called playing in the national championship a “dream come true.”
“All kids want to be at this stage and they want to be here. Whether everything has worked out for them or not, they need to sit down with themselves and accept where they are. Yes,” he told Sports Illustrated last week. .
“There are only two teams that still play in college football, so it’s a blessing to be one of the teams that still plays because when you’re a kid, you win high school rings, you win national championship rings. Because it's something that you want to do, like, you want to do something.Professional ring.
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Michigan running back Donovan Edwards celebrates with head coach Jim Harbaugh after scoring a goal during the first half of the NCAA College Football Playoff game against Washington on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
“So this opportunity for us right now is great because we get to check off all the goals that we had as kids, and this year we’re going to check off all the goals that we’ve had so far. There's just one more thing to do.'' It's a game you play to reach the end goal. ”
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