The University of Michigan won the national college football title for the first time since 1997 and people are ecstatic. Between the Detroit Lions’ come-up and the Michigan Wolverines, it’s a great time to be a Michigan football fan.

After the win on Jan. 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer even proclaimed Jan. 9, 2024, as “Michigan Wolverine Day.”

Since the victory, fans have been taking to social media to express their feelings about the win, mostly happiness mixed with some shadiness. From the President of the United States to a couple of celebrities and many random fans or haters, here are some of our favorite social media posts following the big Michigan win.

The Carters’ Christmas Lights Marquette 1313 N. Vandenboom Ave., Marquette A road trip: The Carters flip their lights on beginning Dec. 1. See their Facebook page for more information.
Glenlore Trails: Aurora 3860 Newton Rd., Commerce Twp. An “immersive wintry experience” awaits at Glenlore Trails: Aurora. It’s an illuminated forest, appropriate for all ages. See glenloretrails.com for more information.
Michael Jackson performed the Moonwalk for the first time. The King of Pop performed his signature move during the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special celebrating the record label’s 25th anniversary.
#UWvsMICH Time to update the plate! pic.twitter.com/GPOw0ft0so— Michael Kandrac (@MichaelKandrac) January 9, 2024
Rapid River Light Up the Park Masonville Township Park, Cole St., Rapid River You’ll have to head to the U.P. for this light display, but it’s worth the drive. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
The vast majority of problems in the state have been caused by people congratulated with ‘saving’ it. https://t.co/lRNlEvTXpu— RustBelt Rebel (@RustBeltRebel) April 7, 2022
Oberon is overrated https://t.co/TYyKbQJOhR— Jack Filbrandt (@JackFilbrandt) April 7, 2022
Christmas in the Park 03403 64th St., South Haven Advertised as South Haven’s only light show, the park has added family-friendly activities and doubled the length of the show for 2022. More info can be found on southhavenjellystone.com.
I would personally like to congratulate all the Michigan fans on this historic win. I know all of you spent many hours studying in the library and attending the University.— Michael Sullivan (@SirSullalot) January 9, 2024
The UP is not Michigan. It is East Wisconsin.— Jonathon Schwendler (@SchwenShady) April 7, 2022
Woke up to Michigan being the national champions of college football pic.twitter.com/wMrCFCU0rA— Pierre (@Pizizzle) January 9, 2024
Light Up The Bluff 300 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph Another drive from Detroit, but if you want to load up the family for a day of fun, go visit St. Joseph for their Christmas light displays beginning on Dec. 3. See stjoetoday.com for more information.
Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic 6140 Bray Rd., Flint This massive display features more than 600,000 lights and a running, completely decorated train. Select days have a Christmas buffet. More information, as well as the ability to purchase tickets, is available at geneseecountyparks.org.
Euchre is boring https://t.co/Iu9kLqpUAv— Kyle Davidson (@JrnDavidson) April 7, 2022
They said, Michigan couldn’t beat OSU. They said, Michigan can’t win playoff games. They said, Michigan can’t beat Bama. They said, Penix and Washington will be too much for Michigan. Proved all them haters wrong. Big middle finger mood! #GoBlue— GoBlueChic (@GoBlueChic) January 9, 2024
We've been in a one state recession for 60 years because of the auto industry and racism. https://t.co/8Lx89hj5iN— Maimunah (@HeathenQueen76) April 7, 2022
Chicago dogs are better https://t.co/78kz09FWGj— Carol Thompson (@thompsoncarolk) April 7, 2022
Shout out to Michigan. Lets just say my presence is what led them to victory.— SM-UL (@droptweetshere) January 9, 2024
Lake Huron coast > Lake Michigan coast and it’s not remotely close. https://t.co/DxeTVj3NLH— Andrew E. Graham 🗣 (@AndrewEdGraham) April 7, 2022
Michigan secured the natty so I took the day off work just to blast Creed and just generally rock out— Dominicvs Antonivs (Legatron) (@FunkyLatora) January 9, 2024
I don’t know shit about sports but I am about to pull out all my Michigan stuff 🤷🏼‍♀️ I love feeling like a winner regardless— 💖princess baby 💖 (@Astrhoe44) January 9, 2024
i need everyone to know i go to the university of michigan, yea the one that won the national championship 😳— hot jenni (@bobennii) January 9, 2024
The Michigan Wolverines took home the victory. Credit: Shutterstock

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