The upcoming clash between the Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium is one of the most anticipated non-conference games of the 2024 college football season. Both teams are 1-0 coming into this Week 2 matchup, with Texas coming off a commanding 52-0 victory over Colorado State and Michigan defeating Fresno State 30-10. This game will test the credentials of both squads early in the season and could have significant implications for their playoff aspirations. Texas, under head coach Steve Sarkisian, continues to build on a strong 2023 season that saw them win the Big 12 Championship. Quarterback Quinn Ewers looked sharp in their opener, throwing for 260 yards and three touchdowns. The Longhorns have a balanced offense featuring wide receivers like Ryan Wingo and a solid defense that held Colorado State to just 192 total yards. Texas’s ability to control both the air and ground games while maintaining a stifling defense will be critical against Michigan.

On the other side, Michigan is adjusting to life without Jim Harbaugh but remains a force under the leadership of new head coach Sherrone Moore. The Wolverines boast a powerful defense that allowed only 10 points against Fresno State and a rushing attack led by Kalel Mullings, who had 92 rushing yards in their opener. However, Michigan’s passing game will need to step up as quarterback Davis Warren was limited to just 118 yards passing, with one touchdown and one interception. For Michigan, the key will be controlling the clock with their run game and leveraging their defensive prowess to slow down Texas’s high-octane offense. The game will likely come down to whether Michigan’s defense can limit Texas’s explosive plays and whether their offense can keep pace. With both teams featuring top-tier talent, this matchup is shaping up to be a defining early-season contest.