Braiden McGregor knows Michigan has a shot at history Monday night. He believes that shot at history would be for the entire state, and it’s possible some fans on the other side of the in-state rivalry side with the Wolverines.

In an interview for College Sports on SiriusXM, McGregor admitted a national title in football “would mean everything” for those involved. It’s an opportunity he has always dreamed about in his career.

“It would mean everything. I mean, I’ve dreamed about playing in a national championship,” said McGregor. “I played hockey growing up, I played football and all that. I’ve played in a national championship for hockey but I’ve never played in a national championship for football.”

Michigan’s last national title came all the way back in 1997, 4  years before McGregor was born. He referenced the historical aspect a win on Monday night would mean for the entire state of Michigan, even those fans of the in-state rival Spartans.

“Being able to be from Michigan, bring that home for the first time since 1997. Being able to do that, it will really be history for Michigan, for really the whole state,” McGregor explained. “I think we got even Michigan State fans rooting for us.”

McGregor is right about one thing: A win over Washington would be historical for the Wolverines, head coach Jim Harbaugh, the UM program and all the players involved. However, he might be a tad optimistic to expect Michigan State fans to throw in with the Wolverines Monday night.