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#3 Texas at #9 Michigan September 7, 2024

Posted on July 20, 2024 at 06:03 PM.

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WOLVERINES SURVIVE LATE SCARE, HOLD ON TO BEAT #3 LONGHORNS

Texas Longhorns at Michigan Wolverines

Sep 7, 2024	1	2	3	4	F
#3 TEX (1-1)	3	7	20	3	33
#9 MICH (2-0)	7	28	0	13	48

Top Performers

PASS: Alex Orji - 23/35, 285 Yards, 3 TD, INT

RUSH: Donovan Edwards - 27 Rush, 139 Yards, 3 TD

REC: Colston Loveland - 12 Rec, 140 Yards, 2 TD

Team Stats Comparison
	TEX	MICH
First Downs	16	30
3rd Down Efficiency	4-8	9-14
4th Down Efficiency	0-0	1-2
Total Yards	434	521
Passing Yards	350	285
Rushing Yards	58	172
Penalties-Penalty Yards	5-45	4-40
Turnovers	4	2
Time of Possession	22:16	37:44

FULL BOX SCORE

#9 Michigan survived a furious second half rally by the #3 Texas Longhorns, then scored a couple late touchdowns, beating Texas 48-33 at the Big House.

Michigan scored 28 points in the second quarter, building a 35-10 halftime lead. But the Longhorns came storming back, scoring 23 unanswered points, to close the gap to 35-33 with just over 9 minutes left in the game.

But, the Wolverines persevered, driving down the field, and scoring on an 11 yard pass from Alex Orji to Colston Loveland. On the first play after the touchdown, Will Johnson intercepted Texas QB Quinn Ewers, setting up the offense inside the 10 yard line. Donovan Edwards scored from 3 yards out with 1:49 left, sealing the win.

Donovan Edwards finished with 139 yards and 3 touchdowns on 27 carries. Alewx Orji threw for 285 yards and 3 touchdowns. Colston Loveland had 12 catches for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Wolverine defense picked off Quinn Ewers 3 times on the afternoon.

With the win over Texas. Michigan improves to 2-0 on the season, and jumped up to #3 in the A.P Poll. They jumped from #7 to #2 in the Coaches Poll.

Michigan will host the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-0) next week in The Big House

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