Michigan Downed by No. 3 Texas at Big House

Web site: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Michigan Stadium)
Rating: #3 Texas 31, #10 Michigan 12
Data: U-M (1-1), Texas (2-0)
Attendance: 111,170
Subsequent U-M Occasion: Saturday, Sept. 14 — vs. Arkansas State (Michigan Stadium), Midday (TV: Large Ten Community)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The No. 10-ranked College of Michigan soccer group was unable to seek out momentum on both facet of the ball in a 31-12 loss in opposition to No. 3-ranked Texas on Saturday (Sept. 7) at Michigan Stadium. The Maize Out loss broke a streak of 16 straight victories relationship again to the 2022 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in opposition to TCU.

The Longhorns managed the Wolverines handily on protection, holding the Maize and Blue to 284 complete yards and permitting conversions on three of 12 third-down alternatives. Turnovers proved detrimental for the Wolverines, throwing two interceptions and fumbling the ball as soon as.

For a second straight recreation, Colston Loveland proved to be a vibrant spot for the Wolverines, recording eight catches for 70 of Michigan’s 204 receiving yards. Semaj Morgan (profession highs of 5 receptions and 45 yards) scored the one U-M landing within the recreation, a 33-yard receiving rating alongside the away sideline with two minutes remaining within the contest. Donovan Edwards led the way in which on the bottom with 41 dashing yards over eight makes an attempt within the loss.

On protection, U-M was unable to cease the Longhorns’ passing assault, permitting 246 yards and three touchdowns by the air; 10 of Texas’ 15 first downs got here on passing performs. In complete, the Longhorns posted 389 complete yards, and their 31 factors marked essentially the most allowed by the Wolverines because the 2022 CFP matchup versus TCU (Dec. 31, 2022).

After lacking a 43-yard area aim try on their first drive, the Longhorns have been the primary to seek out the scoreboard on their second — a 21-yard passing landing with 4:14 remaining within the first quarter.

Michigan responded rapidly, producing a nine-play, 55-yard drive spanning 5:45 and leading to a Dominic Zvada 37-yard area aim conversion. The drive included a pair of first-down runs by Edwards (5 and 12 yards) and a 22-yard reception by C.J. Charleston on a flea flicker go — his first catch as a Wolverine.

Within the remaining 13:23 of the primary half, Texas went on to attain 17 unanswered factors and entered halftime with a 24-3 lead.

After the groups traded punts on the primary two drives of the second half, Michigan recorded its first factors in nearly 25 minutes of recreation play on a Zvada 52-yard area aim — his third area aim of fifty yards or extra in simply two video games this season.

Texas answered once more, scoring a seven-yard landing by the air which resulted from a 55-yard end-around rush; this introduced the rating to a 31-6 Longhorns benefit.

The Wolverines concluded the sport on a vibrant be aware offensively, producing an eight-play, 78-yard drive which resulted in a 33-yard landing connection between Davis Warren and Morgan. After an unsuccessful two-point conversion try, the rating got here to its ultimate resting place of 31-12.

Michigan will wrap up its non-conference schedule subsequent Saturday (Sept. 14) in opposition to Arkansas State. The sport is scheduled for a midday kickoff and it is going to be broadcast on Large Ten Community.