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Notes from the opponent: Michigan Wolverines

Notes from the opponent: Michigan Wolverines

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 6, 2024

Ahead of one of the most anticipated games in college football this season, The Daily Texan sat down with Noah Kingsley, one of the managing sports editors for The Michigan Daily, to discuss Saturday’s...

Texas head coach Mack Brown hoists the Rose Bowl trophy after a 38-37 win over Michigan in 2005.

Texas vs Michigan: Head-to-head matchup history and expectations

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Over 18 years ago, two powerhouses in football faced each other for the first time on the biggest stage possible.  The Rose Bowl, the monument of west-coast college football, was the host of No. 6...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian sings "The Eyes of Texas" after the 52-0 win against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Keys to the game: Michigan

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

After an opening blow out win over Colorado State, No. 3 Texas is looking to its next matchup, the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines. The early test on the road will show how good Texas truly is, as Ann Arbor...

Opponents to watch: Michigan Wolverines

Opponents to watch: Michigan Wolverines

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Davis Warren, quarterback After Michigan lost its star quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, to the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft, the reigning national champions’ battle for a new team leader began....

Quarterback Arch Manning pushes his way into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against Colorado State on Aug. 31, 2024.

Week 1 takeaways

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Texas football started the 2024 season with a bang. Despite a slow start, the Longhorns picked up the pace against Colorado State in the second quarter and defeated the Rams 52-0 — Texas’ first...

Junior wide receiver Matthew Golden celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Games to watch

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

No. 3 Texas vs No. 10 Michigan, Fox at 11 a.m. CST: Both preseason top-10 teams have much to prove in Ann Arbor this week. With No. 3 Texas’ move to the SEC, the team is eager for a 2–0 start to...

Offensive lineman Jake majors prepares to tackle the opponent after snapping the ball during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

What Texas football is preparing for at the Big House

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 3, 2024

This Saturday, Texas football will head to Ann Arbor to take on the defending national champion, the University of Michigan. This is the first time the two teams will meet during the regular season, sparking...

Freshman running back Jerrick Gibson runs towards the end zone during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Texas newcomers must channel poise, confidence against Michigan in order to see first road victory

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 3, 2024

For any of the incoming players on the Texas roster who didn’t get to experience the hostility of Tuscaloosa last season, this weekend’s matchup in Ann Arbor is going to be a wake-up call.  The...

Sophomore linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. runs to tackle a CSU player during Texas' game against the Rams on Aug. 31.

Immense pressure from Texas’ secondary eliminates Rams’ passing game early, leads the Longhorns to 52-0 shutout

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 1, 2024

Plan A for the Colorado State Rams: Come in and display the chemistry between quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi and wide receiver Tory Horton that could spare them some points against a fresh Texas squad.  Plan...

Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers prepares to throw a pass during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31.

Texas football kicks off season with shutout over Colorado State 52-0

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 31, 2024

Texas football is officially underway after a 52-0 shutout opener against Colorado State in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday.  This was the first season-opening shutout for Texas...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo celebrates after scoring a touchdown during Texas' annual spring game on April 20, 2024.

Meet the newest Longhorns

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 30, 2024

Texas’ recruiting staff had the tough challenge of replacing NFL draft picks and wide receivers Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell and Jordan Whittington, but the program landed three of the best in the...

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