Jostens Unveils the University of Michigan’s 2023 Football National Championship Ring
20 Abril 2024 - 9:43AM
Jostens, the nation’s leading provider of handcrafted championship
jewelry, has designed four custom rings for the University of
Michigan’s legendary 2023 football team. This extraordinary
collection of rings was presented to players and staff members
during a private on-campus ceremony.
“In the last year of the four-team playoff, the University
of Michigan capped off an extraordinary undefeated season with
their program’s 12th national championship title,” said Chris
Poitras, SVP and GM of Jostens Professional and College Sports
Division. “Jostens is proud to partner with Michigan to celebrate
their remarkable 2023 season with four uniquely designed
championship rings that capture all the most meaningful pieces of
their story. It is our distinct honor to help bring that story
to life on these rings.”
The University of Michigan’s 2023 Football National
Championship Ring was inspired by the shape and sheer size of
Michigan Stadium — fondly referred to as “The Big House” — and
commemorates the Wolverines’ undefeated season with shimmering
hand-set stones and deeply meaningful details. It reflects the
team’s unshakable confidence, unrelenting determination and
incredible legacy.
The ring top is flooded with shimmering white stones and
features the university’s iconic block “M” logo, which is expertly
crafted out of a custom-cut, deep blue stone. The College Football
Playoff trophy — adorned with a dazzling white, marquise stone —
symbolizes the team’s January 2024 championship win, while the
words “NATIONAL CHAMPIONS” garner considerable attention. Fifteen
round white stones line the top side of the ring to honor the
team’s undefeated (15-0) season, and 12 brilliant baguette stones —
representing the program’s 12 National Championship titles — line
each side of the ring top.
The left side of the ring features the recipient’s name
and Houston’s legendary NRG Stadium, where the 2024 College
Football Playoff National Championship was held. The final score of
the game — “34-13” — stretches across the top of the stadium, while
each player’s jersey number sits proudly in front of it. The
Harbaugh family catchphrase — “WHO’S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?
NOOOOBODY!” — begins on this side of the ring and wraps around the
majority of the bezel.
The right side of the ring highlights a university slogan
— “MICHIGAN VS. EVERYBODY” — and showcases the team’s official 2023
National Championship logo.
A familiar school motto — “THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE
CHAMPIONS” — is imprinted on the inside of the ring, along with the
team’s season record (“15-0”) and the official CFP logo. This
incredible ring is finished with the word “BET” on the outside of
the band, which was a rally cry throughout the season.
In addition to this National Championship ring, players
and staff members received the Official College Football Playoff
Championship Ring, the Big Ten Championship Ring and the Rose Bowl
Championship Ring. All of these intricate designs were created and
crafted by Jostens.
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include yearbooks, publications, jewelry and consumer goods that
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About Michigan AthleticsMichigan athletic teams
have claimed 58 team national championships and 329 individual
national titles over the years, beginning with football's 1901
national championship and counting its most recent national
championship (2023). Traditions of Michigan Athletics include the
famous winged helmet, 416 Big Ten Conference championship teams,
174 Academic All-Americans, numerous Olympians and Olympic
medalists and more.
- 2023 Football National Championship Ring
- The Rose Bowl Championship Ring, the Official College Football
Playoff Championship Ring, the National Championship Ring, and the
Big Ten Championship Ring
Peter Lai
Jostens
952-830-3230
Peter.Lai@jostens.com