Both teams entered the Citrus Bowl with opt-outs — Texas facing a lot — but both teams competed hard. Michigan entered the fourth quarter down four points, but late interceptions from Bryce Underwood allowed Texas to capitalize and win handily.
The Longhorns would go on to beat Michigan, 41-27, and the Wolverines would finish 2025 with a 9-4 record. The page will now turn to the Kyle Whittingham era and there will be a ton of focus on the coaching staff and roster retention moving forward.
But here are some takeaways from Michigan’s loss to Texas.
Michigan’s defense had few answers for Arch Manning and the Texas rushing attack
Texas, which had four running backs opt out of the game, destroyed the Wolverines on the ground. The Longhorns appeared to be overmatched in the trenches on the opening drive, but Arch Manning started to use his legs, and the offensive line opened holes for Christian Clark and Co…