The No. 24 Trojans (1-1 Big Ten, 12-1 overall) went 11-0 in nonconference play for the first time since the 2021-22 season. USC’s only loss is a 84-76 defeat to Washington at home on Dec. 6. More information below on No. 24 USC and No. 2 Michigan and how to watch the game.

The Texas Longhorns might've missed the College Football Playoff cutoff, but their 2025 season isn't over just yet. They will finish off the calendar year in Orlando, Florida, taking on the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the USC Trojans vs. Michigan Wolverines NCAAM game to be played on January 2, 2026 on ESPN.

The chaotic month of December has changed the trajectory of the Michigan football program in serious, significant ways.

The Cornhuskers are off to 13-0 start that is the best in program history (topping a 10-0 streak to begin the 1977-78 season), and Nebraska's ranking is its highest since March 11, 1991 when the program was 11th in AP's final regular-season poll. The Cornhuskers opened conference play with wins over Wisconsin and Illinois last month.

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

Garwey Dual scored 15 points on 5-for-13 shooting to lead McNeese (10-3). Larry Johnson finished with 14 points and a team-high seven rebounds, Tyshawn Archie scored 12 and DJ Richards Jr. put up 11.

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