The Wolverines, who are 0-2 all time against the Longhorns, will be led by interim head coach Biff Poggi after the school fired Sherrone Moore for cause in mid-December.

In the aftermath of Michigan interim head coach Biff Poggi’s dramatics during the week, it appears there wasn’t a mass exodus of players.

There's a chance Justice Haynes opts to return to Michigan for 2026, but more than likely, it will be Jordan Marshall leading the Michigan backfield next season for the Wolverines. This matchup against Texas will be a good chance to show what he's capable of as he enters his third year in the Michigan program following this game.

Texas and Michigan have only played twice, with the Longhorns going 2-0 – a victory in the 2005 Rose Bowl and 2024 win in Ann Arbor.

With change at the top, the Wolverines are preparing to feature Bryce Underwood and their passing attack against Texas.

Those faces are Texas quarterback Arch Manning, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, and new Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham. Arch Manning is not only a major attraction for the Longhorns community but also for scouts and neutral fans who are eager to see him perform.

The Central Michigan Chippewas lost to the Northwestern Wildcats in the 2025 GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit.

On Monday, Biff Poggi revealed the names of three "high-rep" players who will begin preparing for the NFL draft early.

Michigan finalized a deal on Friday with Utah’s Kyle Whittingham to make him the next head coach of the Wolverines. Whittingham had been the head coach of the Utes since 2005, but served as their defensive line coach in 1994 and as defensive coordinator from 1995-2004. He coached under Urban Meyer before taking over as head coach.

The Michigan Wolverines are 9-3 on the season and preparing to take on fellow blue blood program Texas in the Citrus Bowl shortly. Leading up to the game, speculation is that new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham will not retain defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale,