As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on December 31 in Orlando, both teams are dealing with the modern reality of college football: opt-outs, transfers,

Michigan football star running back Justice Haynes and linebacker Ernest Hausmann were not with the team for the first bowl practice.

Michigan Wolverines QB Bryce underwood let everyone know where he stands about returning to the school next season.

The welcomed news comes just days after Poggi, the interim Michigan coach, went on “The Stampede” podcast openly concerned that he might have to field a “significantly different roster” for the New Year’s Eve game at Camping World Stadium. He even went as far as predicting “there could be 25” players opt out.

Michigan football is set to return to the Citrus Bowl to face Texas. Here’s a look at the Wolverines’ history in the bowl game, including past appearances, record, and notable moments.

Biff Poggi tapped on a lectern as he closed a news conference and made his case to be Michigan's football coach beyond its bowl game.

"There's a really good chance that we're going to have many more opt-outs" for the Citrus Bowl, Poggi told The Stampede podcast this week.

After some recent chances at the position group, one young Texas Longhorns running back is poised for an increased role against the Michigan Wolverines.