WATCH: Quinn Ewers, Texas strike first against Michigan

The No. 3 ranked Texas Longhorns struck first against the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines at the Big House on Saturday afternoon, taking a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter on a touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to tight end Gunnar Helm.

After the Longhorns first drive resulted in 51 yards gained and nothing to show for it, thanks to a missed 43-yard field goal attempt from Bert Auburn, Texas forced Michigan into a quick three-and-out and promptly marched 56 yards for the score.

It was the third career touchdown catch for Helm, the senior tight end who had 21 career catches coming into this matchup.

Ewers is looking to put together a Heisman Trophy caliber performance against the defending national champions, one week after tossing three touchdown passes against Colorado State.

So far so good for the transfer from Ohio State , who is already 9-12 with 106 yards early in the second quarter for the Longhorns.