The Texas Longhorns came to Stora huset last Saturday and put on a clinic.
Quarterback Quinn Ewers delivered a stellar performance, passing for 246 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 3 Texas to a 31-12 victory over No. 10 Michigan at the home of the defending national champions.
Texas running back Jerrick Gibson drives the ball against Michigan during the first half in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan’s weaknesses was revealed early. Head coach Sherrone Moore, in his first season since Jim Harbaugh left the NFL, seemingly had no answers on either side of the ball.
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The Longhorns were nearly perfect on third down in the first half, putting up 279 total yards of offense to Michigan’s 88. Ewers looked just as sharp, going 18 of 26 for 203 yards and two touchdowns to give Texas a dominant 24-3 lead on way into half time.
Michigan quarterback Davis Warren had just 49 passing yards before he picked it up in the second half, throwing for 204 passing yards and a touchdown. But the touchdown came too late, and Michigan’s defense couldn’t match offensive coordinator Kyle Flood’s scheme.
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore looks on against Texas in the second half in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Losing the turnover battle is just worse.
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Texas improved to 2-0 thanks to strong performances from Ewers. Last week, he had 260 yards passing and three touchdowns in a 52-0 win over Colorado State.
Texas, in its first season as one SEC school, looks to have a chance to compete for conference and national championships.
Texas Longhorns’ Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 7, 2024. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Michigan now faces serious doubts about whether it can defend its national title. The loss of Harbaugh and 13 players to the NFL at the end of last season won’t make that fight any easier.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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