Two contenders from last year's College Football Playoff take center stage on Saturday afternoon as they square off in one of the first games of the day.
The Texas Longhorns travel to Ann Arbor to take on the reigning national champion Michigan Wolverines in the Big House. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after wins in Week 1. Texas is No. 3 behind Georgia and Ohio State, and Michigan is No. 9, right behind Penn State.
Both teams were CFP contenders last year, and each one is among the most storied programs in all of college football. But after missing out on a matchup in the postseason last year, the Longhorns and Wolverines have still only met once before – a 38-37 Texas win in the 2005 Rose Bowl.
Here's what to know about the Michigan-Texas Week 2 matchup going into Saturday:
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Colin Lynch writes: "The Longhorns are a legitimate national title contender led by a veteran quarterback with skill all over the field. Michigan will struggle to move the football consistently, and if the Wolverines fall behind early, abandoning the running game will make for a very long afternoon."
Pete Fiutak writes: "The quarterback differential will come through here. Michigan didn't get anything out of Alex Orji against Fresno State - he had a few okay runs - and Davis Warren didn't exactly stretch the field. Quinn Ewers will be patient."
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Rob Paul writes: "Michigan's offense only put up 23 points against Fresno State last week ... Meanwhile, Texas isn't going to be able to light up the scoreboard enough to hit the Over with how loaded Michigan’s defense is this season."
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Texas vs. Michigan odds, lines:
The Texas Longhorns are favorites to defeat Michigan in Saturday's college football matchup, according to the BetMGM college football odds . Looking to wager? Check out the top college football betting apps in 2024 offering the top NCAA football betting promos and bonuses in 2024 .
Odds as of Wednesday.
- Spread: Texas (-7.5)
- Moneylines: Michigan (+240); Texas (-300)
- Over/under: 42.5
How to watch Texas vs. Michigan:
Date: Saturday, Sept. 7
Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Time: Noon ET/9:00 a.m. PT
TV: FOX
Streaming: Fox Sports app; Fubo
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