Fans and media are both crediting one specific thing for Michigan’s impressive start to the CFP National Championship Game. Many have noticed that the crowd in Houston is overwhelmingly in Michigan’s favor.

Notably, the Wolverines’ fans forced Washington to call 2 timeouts on their first drive. It eventually led to a field goal in the red zone instead of a touchdown for the Huskies.

Overall, the setting in Houston’s NRG Stadium feels like a Saturday back in the Big House in Ann Arbor. It’s certainly having an early impact in the game, and it’s likely the crowd will come into play at a crucial moment later in the game.

For now, UM fans are loving the showing of the fan base as the Wolverines push for their first national title since 1997: