“Hail Yes!” reactions as Michigan’s football team moves past Fresno State with dominant defense
“Hail Yes!” co-hosts Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin share their reactions as Michigan football moves past Fresno State with dominant defense on August 31, 2024
The calendar may say September, but college football playoffs have already begun.
No. 9 Michigan football hosts No. 3 Texas at the Big House in one of the biggest non-conference games of the 2024 season. Michigan, the defending national champion, looks to extend its position as the best college football team and its home winning streak that dates back to the 2020 season.
The Longhorns are looking for an important away win to secure the title as the nation’s No. 1 team early.
The two teams almost met in the national championship last year, but Michigan faced Washington instead after the Huskies defeated the Longhorns in the semifinals. But the Wolverines didn’t have to wait long for a chance against the Longhorns in a thrilling matchup.
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The game kicks off at noon on Fox. Follow below for live updates from Michigan Stadium.
Michigan vs. Texas live updates and highlights
Match notes and highlights to follow.
Pre-game notes
Both Michigan and Texas had to reshuffle their rosters in the offseason after reaching the College Football Playoffs in January, with both teams sending double-digit numbers of players to the NFL. Texas has a strong offense led by quarterback Quinn Ewers; Michigan boasts a fierce defense led by cornerback Will Johnson and the “gift of the football gods” – the defensive duo of Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham.
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Michigan has won four straight games against top-10 teams since last season, with victories over Penn State, Ohio State, Alabama and Washington en route to the national championship. This is Michigan’s highest-ranked non-conference home game since hosting No. 1 Florida State in 1991, and it’s the first time it’s entered a home game as an underdog since facing Ohio State in 2021.
Need more proof of this highly anticipated matchup? Both ESPN’s “College Gameday” and Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff,” college football’s premier Saturday morning pregame coverage, are set up in Ann Arbor to capture the scene.
When is the Michigan vs. Texas game?
- Date: Saturday, September 7th.
- Time: 12 o’clock
- Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor.
What channel is the Michigan vs Texas game on?
Who is commentating on the Michigan-Texas game?
- Move by move: Gus Johnson.
- analyst: Joel Klatt.
- Sideline reporter: Jenny Taft.
For the Big Noon Kickoff in town, Fox is bringing its best commentary team to cover Michigan vs. Texas. Gus Johnson will provide live commentary, Joel Klatt will be co-commentator and Jenny Taft will be sideline reporter.
Michigan vs. Texas Predictions
It looks like there will be no rain, but it will feel like a crisp fall day in Ann Arbor, with highs in the 15s. Derek Jeter will be there as honorary captain for Michigan, while Matthew McConaughey is expected to show up and represent Texas. ESPN’s “College GameDay” and Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” will provide an incredible atmosphere as the defending national champions try to make a statement early in the season and fall just short. The selection: Texas 23, Michigan 19. — Tony Garcia, Michigan Wolverines sportswriter for the Detroit Free Press
Michigan vs. Texas Betting Odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday afternoon.
- Spread: Texas with 7 points.
- Over/Under: 42½ points.
- Money line: Texas -275; Michigan +225.
Michigan vs. Texas Weather
Ann Arbor is forecast to have mostly sunny weather with highs of 22 degrees.
Michigan 2024 Schedule
- against Fresno State (win 30–10)
- against Texas
- against Arkansas State
- against USC
- against Minnesota
- In Washington
- BYE
- In Illinois
- against Michigan State
- against Oregon
- IN Indiana
- BYE
- against Northwestern
- At Ohio State
Check out ticket prices for every Michigan State University football game this season.
Jared Ramsey is a sports reporter for the Detroit Free Press, covering the city’s professional teams, the state’s two top universities and more. Follow Jared on X @jared_ramsey22 and email him at [email protected].
