Week 2 of the college football season kicks off with a major clash as the No. 3 Texas Longhorns head to Ann Arbor to take on the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines.
This matchup marks just the second time these two storied programs have met, the first being in the 2005 Rose Bowl. Despite being early in the season, this game has significant College Football Playoff (CFP) ramifications. According to the Allstate Playoff Predictor, Texas would have an 81% chance of making the playoff with a win, and a 51% chance with a loss. Conversely, a defeat would drop Michigan’s CFP chances to just 15%.
The spotlight will be on Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers as he faces off against Will Johnson and a formidable Michigan defense. Stay tuned for the top plays and key takeaways from this thrilling encounter.
**Takeaways from the First Half**
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has shown remarkable composure at Michigan's Big House, leaving the Wolverines unable to counter his performance on either side of the ball. The Longhorns took full control in the first half, securing a commanding 24-3 lead at halftime.
Following the penalty, the drive ended with a missed field goal, but the Longhorns quickly rebounded, scoring 24 points on their next four possessions, including 10 points off Michigan turnovers. Ewers capitalized on the last turnover, connecting with Matthew Golden for a 5-yard touchdown with just 10 seconds left in the half.
Texas' time of possession has been dominant, limiting the Wolverines to just nine plays in the first quarter—their fewest in a first quarter since 2011, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Michigan managed only 88 yards of offense in the first half, while Ewers already has 203 passing yards.
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