of Texas Longhorns I came to the Big House on Saturday and did some medical treatment.
Quarterback Quinn Ewers had a stellar performance, passing for 246 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 3 Texas to a 31-12 win over No. 10 Michigan at the home of the defending national champions.
Texas running back Jerrick Gibson runs the ball during the first half of a game against the University of Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (AP Photo/Paul Sancia)
Michigan's weaknesses Weaknesses were exposed early on, as head coach Sherone Moore, in his first season since Jim Harbaugh left for the NFL, didn't seem to have the answers on either offense or defense.
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The Longhorns were nearly perfect on third downs in the first half, racking up 279 yards of total offense to Michigan's 88. Ewers was equally sharp, completing 18 of 26 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns to help Texas lead a commanding 24-3 lead by halftime.
Michigan quarterback Davis Warren, who had just 49 passing yards entering the second half, improved in the second half and finished with 204 passing yards and a touchdown. But it was too late, and Michigan's defense couldn't counter offensive coordinator Kyle Flood's tactics.
University of Michigan head coach Sherone Moore watches the second half of the game against the University of Texas on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (AP Photo/Paul Sancia)
Losing the turnover battle will make things even worse.
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Texas improved to 2-0 behind Ewers' hot streak, which included 260 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 52-0 win over Colorado State last week.
Texas is SEC Schools, They seem to have a chance to win a conference and national championship.
Texas Longhorns' Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter of a game against the Wolverines on Sept. 7, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Michigan now faces serious questions about whether it can defend its national title, a task that will be made more difficult with Harbaugh and 13 other players leaving for the NFL at the end of last season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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