Texas Eagerly Plants Longhorns Flag on Michigan's Midfield Logo After Blowout Win

Coach Steve Sarkisian's squad has returned to glory.

Texas celebrates its 31-12 win over Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. / Junfu Han/Detroit Free Press / USA TODAY NETWORK

If there was any doubt as to whether Texas has returned to glory, it was extinguished Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor, Mich.

For 60 minutes, the No. 3 Longhorns battered No. 10 Michigan in a 31–12 victory over the defending national champions. Combined with a sterling 2023 that included a Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff appearance, the victory reestablished Texas's once-robust national credentials.

After the win, the Longhorns celebrated accordingly. Video emerged postgame of Texas linebacker David Gbenda triumphantly planting a Longhorns flag at midfield in Michigan Stadium.

Gbenda—a sixth-year player—led Texas Saturday with seven tackles, including three solo tackles and half a tackle for loss.

Texas had no respect for the Michigan logo 😳👀

(via @TWH_Chris)pic.twitter.com/j6JD3tzPgu

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 7, 2024

This was the first meeting between the Longhorns and Wolverines since Texas topped Michigan 38–37 in a memorable Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2005.

The two traditional powers are scheduled to meet again in Austin in 2027. Fans can only hope that the Wolverines bring a flag with them.