New York Times update:Scouting report preview: How Michigan can slow down Washington’s offense in national title game

We look at key Huskies players, the relevant stats and traits they possess and give our keys for the Wolverines in the matchup.

HOUSTON — The Michigan football team will compete for a perfect 15-0 season and a national championship Monday night (7:45 p.m. ET, ESPN), as the Wolverines aim to complete an epic three-year run with their first championship since 1997.

Standing in their way, of course is No. 2 Washington. The Huskies, also 14-0 and fresh off a one-possession victory in the national semifinals, boast the nation’s most prolific passing attack, plenty of experience, and have won 10 straight games by 10 points or less

So how can Michigan get by Washington? In our scouting report, we look at key Huskies players, the relevant stats and traits they possess and give our keys for the Wolverines in the matchup.

See the offensive scouting report below, and stay tuned Sunday for the defensive breakdown!

Michael Penix Jr. (QB) — 337 for 505 passing (66.7 percent), 4,652 yards (9.2 per attempt), 36 touchdowns, nine interceptions

Rome Odunze (WR) — 131 targets, 87 receptions, 1,553 yards, 13 touchdowns, 460 yards after the catch, three drops, 20 contested catches, 13 missed tackles forced, 69 first downs

Ja’Lynn Polk (WR) — 97 targets, 65 receptions, 1,122 yards, nine touchdowns, 337 YAC, four drops, 12 contested catches, 13 MTF, 45 first downs