Houston calling: Michigan, Washington in title game

A pair of thrilling semifinal games will lead to the Wolverines and the Huskies battling it out for the national championship in Houston. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240102) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240102) Top Story A pair of thrilling semifinal games will lead to the Wolverines and the Huskies battling it out for the national championship in Houston. - Josh B. 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