The Texas Longhorns (10-3) took on the Michigan Wolverines (9-4) on Wednesday afternoon in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The game was tied 17-17 at halftime. In the second half, Texas scored 24 points, while Michigan only scored 10 points. The Longhorns defeated the Wolverines 41-27.
Texas had 456 yards on offense (221 yards passing, 235 yards rushing), 24 first downs, and the team was penalized 12 times for 103 yards. Quarterback Arch Manning completed 21 of 34 passes (61.8%) for 221 yards, two touchdowns, nine carries for 155 yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
Running back Christian Clark had 20 carries for 120 yards and one rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Ryan Wingo made four catches for 64 yards, while Kaliq Lockett made two catches for 35 yards and one touchdown, and Jack Endries made five catches for 35 yards and one touchdown.
Kicker Mason Shipley made 2 of 2 field goals (100%) with a long of 51 yards, and made five extra points. The defense made 66 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks, three interceptions, and three pass breakups.
Michigan’s offense had 373 yards (199 yards passing, 174 yards rushing), 19 first downs, and the team was penalized nine times for 95 yards. Quarterback Bryce Underwood completed 23 of 42 passes (54.8%) for 199 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions, 14 carries for 69 yards, and one rushing touchdown.
Running back Bryson Kuzdzal had 20 carries for 82 yards. Wide receiver Donaven McCulley made four catches for 54 yards, while Kendrick Bell made two catches for 24 yards and one touchdown, and Andrew Marsh made three catches for 10 yards and one touchdown.
Kicker Dominic Zvada made 2 of 3 field goals (67%) with a long of 53 yards, and made three extra points. The defense made 60 tackles, five tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, and four pass breakups.
