Michigan, Washington governors place bets ahead of College Football Championship
Pictured are Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (left) and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (right) in this undated photo. Both governors placed their bets in a friendly wager related to the upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship that pits the University of Michigan Wolverines against the University of Washington Huskies Jan. 5, 2024. (Associated Press/KOMO/WWMT)
LANSING, Mich. — A pack of Haze and Blue IPA is on the line in the upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship.
Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wagered the alcohol from Holland's Big Lake Brewing Company in a friendly bet with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
“Michiganders and college football fans across the nation will enjoy watching the Michigan Wolverines take on the Washington Huskies in the College Football Championship,” Gov. Whitmer said. “I’m confident the Wolverines will be the Victors on Monday, and I’m happy to wager Governor Inslee some Michigan-made products. Go Blue!”
Gov. Inslee, in turn, wagered a case of wine from the Naches Heights Vineyard in Yakima, Washington. He believes the Huskies will come out on top over the Wolverines.
“By the time Penix gets done with the Wolverines, your governor’s next State of the State address will be titled ‘Fix the damn secondary!," Gov. Inslee said.
The University of Michigan Wolverines take on the University of Washington Huskies in their first-ever appearance at the championship game at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
