Social media reacts to Texas dominating Michigan on the road

Trent Knoop | Sep 7, 2024

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2) defends Texas running back Jaydon Blue (23) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Saturday marked Michigan's first home loss since 2020 -- four seasons ago. It wasn't just a loss, it was a thorough defeat. The Wolverines fell to a much superior Texas team, 31-12. The Michigan defense didn't live up to its billing from last season and the Wolverines' offense continues to have problems.

Quinn Ewers and the Texas' offensive line were dominant. Ewers picked on the young Michigan secondary and the Wolverines' defense line couldn't find any push against the experienced Texas' O-line.

Offensively, Michigan started Davis Warren for the second game in a row and he threw two interceptions. The offensive line appeared to be a little better from last week, but with Texas getting out to a large lead early, the Wolverines struggled to get anything going on the ground. Even veteran Colston Loveland fumbled a football late in the first half that led to a Texas' touchdown.

After the defeat, social media chimed in about the state of Wolverines' football.

Jordan Strack

It’s been a while since Michigan has gotten their ass kicked like this.

Grab some humble pie. No excuses. No one cares. No one is going to feel sorry for you. Just get better. Excited to see what comes next! pic.twitter.com/pM6KzeEDQg
— Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) September 7, 2024

Nicole Auerbach

Michigan’s got problems this year.
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) September 7, 2024

BluePrint Jay

First regular season L in 3 years can’t be something to hand your head on. Definitely could have played a little better all around but the season is still young just have to be better because it doesn’t get easier.
— BluePrintJay (@BluePrintJay) September 7, 2024

Michigan commit Kaden Strayhorn

Be where your feet are💆🏽‍♂️ #GoBlue 〽️ pic.twitter.com/yVWt0lCpWI
— Kaden Strayhorn (@kaden_strayhorn) September 7, 2024

Scott Bell

Michigan just suffered its first regular season loss in more than 1,000(!) days. It played against a bona fide National Title contender. Am I disappointed in how today went? Of course. But if you feel the need to fill your diaper online, I'm not interested in your meltdowns.
— Scott Bell (@sbell021) September 7, 2024

Anthony Broome

It's in the fourth quarter of a game you trailed by 25 points, but think Davis Warren has looked much better when they've let him cut it loose a little bit and opened things up. Has to happen much earlier than it did today.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) September 7, 2024

JD Pickell

Hindsight is 20/20 but Kyle McCord to Michigan this past portal season was the story arc we missed out on
— J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) September 7, 2024

John U. Bacon

Final thoughts: Michigan got beat on offense, as expected, but also on D, giving up ~400 to Texas. UM will get better, esp at OL and probably QB, but based on today, 8 wins might be the ceiling.
Of course, that's the price of rebuilding after a title year, and losing key coaches.
— John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) September 7, 2024

Sam Webb

Gut check time after a loss like this. Defense has to tighten up LBs in coverage & DL rush lanes. Hat tip to a really good Texas offense. As for U-M's offense... competition should ramp in practice for playing time. Still a lot of season left. Got to find the right mix
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) September 7, 2024

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