Bill Bender: Michigan had the answers; NCAA situation will always be part of the story, but not whole story with this team

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh lifts up the trophy as players and coaches celebrate on stage after the 34-13 win over Washington to take the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh lifts up the trophy as players and coaches celebrate on stage after the 34-13 win over Washington to take the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Photo credit © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Bill Bender of The Sporting News joined Afternoon Drive on The Fan to talk about Michigan's win over Washington in the CFB Playoff National Championship, whether the NCAA situation changes the way this championship is viewed, the status of the rivalry with Ohio State and the Buckeyes' additions of Quinshon Judkins and Will Howard.

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