The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, a 41-27 victory for the Longhorns over the Michigan Wolverines, topped the ratings on ESPN/ABC this bowl season with an average of 9.1 million viewers, peaking at 15 million.

An expert prediction for Michigan vs. Texas in this Citrus Bowl matchup from a model that simulates games and picks winners.

The Wolverines couldn't hold onto a 3-point 3rd-quarter lead after Bryce Underwood threw three interceptions in the 2nd half.

Michigan football moved quickly to help fill its running back room on Thursday, adding the No. 1-ranked rusher in the 2024 recruiting class to the roster. Taylor Tatum, who spent the last two seasons at Oklahoma, signed with the Wolverines for the 2026 season, The Ann Arbor News/MLive confirmed.

Those inside Michigan football call the team a family. Now they're taking it to a literal level with the addition of wide receiver Braydon Alford.

Plus: Michigan's quarterback outlook under Jason Beck, lingering questions about Sherrone Moore, Kyle Whittingham's options and more.

The portal officially opened on Jan. 2 for a two-week period and more than 40 Michigan State players have entered it, from veteran starters to walk-ons. Some left voluntarily while others are part of the typical casualties that come with a coaching change.

The pipeline of talent from Utah to Michigan football is beginning to flow. The latest? Defensive lineman Jonah Lea’ea is transferring to Ann Arbor.