ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 23: Semaj Morgan #82 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his first half touchdown with Donovan Edwards #7 while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The national champion Michigan Wolverines returned home Tuesday night to thunderous applause and screaming fans following their 34-13 victory over the Washington Huskies.
“Thank you so much for being here,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. “We had lofty aspirations and high goals, and we never lost sight of them.”
Defensive tackle Kris Jenkins also thanked the crowd.
“You don’t know how much we appreciate you all, from the bottom of our hearts, all the love and support,” Jenkins said. “When the whole world doubted us, when the whole world didn’t think we could do it, what did we say? Boom!”
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was greeted with chants of “One more year!” asking the junior to return to help defend the national title next fall.
The university was set to announce details Wednesday morning regarding a formal celebration on Saturday in Ann Arbor.
