Michigan lost to Texas in the Citrus bowl by a final score of 41 to 27. As a team, Texas had 456 total yards, with the Wolverines well behind at 373 yards. Mich

After a turbulent 2025 ending with a 41-27 loss to Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, Michigan Wolverines are rebuilding under Kyle Whittingham's leadership.

Michigan football will be more shorthanded than expected vs Texas, with more players unavailable despite only three official opt-outs.

The Michigan Wolverines close out the 2025 season on New Years Eve in the Citrus Bowl against the Texas Longhorns, and will be down several players in the process due to injuries and opt-outs. Sophomore tackle Andrew Sprague will miss the game with an injury and will be replaced by junior Brady Norton.

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks ahead to the final game of the 2025 season for Michigan football vs. Texas in the Citrus Bowl.

The No. 18-ranked Michigan Wolverines have been dealing with a ton of off-the-field issues, but they’re finally on the football field as they’ll take on the No. 13-ranked Texas Longhorns inside Camping World Stadium for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Kyle Whittingham makes his first staff decision at Michigan, keeping running backs coach Tony Alford as the Wolverines begin shaping the new era.