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Last Night’s National Championship Helped Vikings

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J.J. McCarthy didn’t have to do much of anything, and Michael Penix Jr. had a rough night.

Those quarterback performances were showcased in the College Football Championship on Monday night, as the Michigan Wolverine knocked off the Washington Huskies, 34-13.

Last Night’s National Championship Helped Vikings

And with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tentatively slated for free agency in 64 days, the purple team might need a rookie passer in this year’s draft, situated at No. 11 in the pecking order. The spot will be advantageous to select a young quarterback but likely not ideal to choose one of the class’ Top 3 prospects in Caleb Williams (USC), Drake Maye (North Carolina), or Jayden Daniels (LSU).