At a Glance
- Arch Manning leads Texas to a 41-27 Citrus Bowl victory over Michigan.
- Texas scores a 60-yard run to take a 38-27 lead.
- Michigan faces a coaching change as Sherrone Moore is fired and Kyle Whittingham is hired.
- Why it matters: Texas secures a 10-win season while Michigan confronts probation and a new coaching era.
Texas dominates with Arch Manning
Arch Manning threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for 155 yards, including a 60-yard scoring run that gave Texas a 38-27 lead. Christian Carter added 105 yards on 20 carries and a short touchdown run after a 19-yard fourth-down conversion. The Longhorns capitalized on a field that saw 21 combined penalties.
Sarkisian stated:
> “We played without nine starters,” Sarkisian said. “And it created great opportunities. … That’s the culture we have here.”
Key Texas stats
- 221 passing yards, 2 passing TDs
- 155 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs
- 60-yard run for a touchdown
Michigan struggles amid turmoil
Bryce Underwood finished 23-of-42 for 199 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions in the final 18 minutes. A blind-side block and two interceptions sealed the loss. The coaching shake-up saw Sherrone Moore fired and Kyle Whittingham hired to replace him.
Poggi said:
> “I think coach Whittingham is going to do a fantastic job. I think he is going to find a very full cupboard, a bunch of really willing kids who are great kids.”
Key comparison
- Texas: 221 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 155 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs
- Michigan: 199 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 3 interceptions
- Both teams: 21 penalties
Key Takeaways
- Arch Manning’s dual-threat play led Texas to a decisive win.
- Michigan’s late interceptions and coaching change capped a turbulent season.
- Both teams finished the game with 21 penalties, underscoring a rough defensive battle.
The Citrus Bowl highlighted Texas’s resilience and Michigan’s need for stability as both programs head into a new season.
