One explosive college football matchup is heading your way as the fourth-ranked Texas Longhorns (1-0) take on the ninth-ranked Michigan Wolverines (1-0) on Saturday, September 7 at noon ET at Boone Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Longhorns are favorites, with their point spread at -6.5 (-110).
The Longhorns thwarted the Colorado State Rams 52-0 to show they are in good health coming into this matchup. They were up 31-0 at the half to safely distance themselves the rest of the game.
Quarterback Quinn Ewers has the confidence and track record to perform in big games like this. Last season, he helped take them to the College Football Playoff Semifinals, where they lost 37-31 to the Washington Huskies.
Isaiah Bond will be one of the favored receivers to look for. He had five receptions for 61 yards, which recently led to a touchdown in their blowout win. No matter who they throw to, the roster is packed full of quality receivers who can easily average over 10 yards per play.
The Longhorns have a slight advantage after keeping a core of their offense and defense from last season. They have also generated a lot of buzz since moving into the SEC, where they will face arguably the toughest conference in college football.
The defending champion Wolverines are coming off a 30-10 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs in Week 1 of action. This was a tight game, as the Wolverines were up just 10-3 at the half.
They turned loose when they scored 17 points in the fourth quarter. One defining play was in the fourth quarter, where the Bulldogs threw an interception that was returned 86 yards for a touchdown. Other than that, this game could have been much closer.
Quarterback Davis Warren completed 15 of his 25 passes and had a touchdown and an interception. Colston Loveland stood out as the top receiver with eight receptions for 87 yards, along with a touchdown. Both players will need great games for this battle.
The Wolverines were different from what they were last season, as they lost a little over two dozen players to the NFL draft. Many new faces, as well as the coach, are coming together in a challenging environment.
If you want the best college football betting odds, look into MyBookie, which has you set for the Texas Longhorns vs. Michigan Wolverines matchup. The Longhorns are 6.5-point favorites on the road, and market insights suggest they have a 73.8 percent chance at winning.
This will be a defensive battle and sometimes difficult for both teams to break out in numbers on the offensive end. However, the Longhorns are more appealing in that regard offensively to break the door open and eventually lead late in the game.
