Texas Longhorns Silence The Big House: Live In-Game Updates

The Longhorns face their hardest opponent of the non-conference schedule.

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) is stopped by Michigan defensive back Jyaire Hill (20), defensive back Quinten Johnson (28) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Texas Longhorns are at The Big House, where they are set to face the defending national champion Michigan Wolverines in front of over 107,000 people.

The Longhorns are coming off a dominant 52-0 win over Colorado State, while the Wolverines defeated Fresno State 30-10.

Both teams are facing their first-ranked opponent of the season and the excitement around it the game the biggest in the nation with College GameDay and Big Noon Kickoff are live in Ann Arbor. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian praised Sherrone Moore's Michigan team ahead of the matchup.

"They've got very talented players on the defensive side of the ball," Sarkisian said. "They have a very good defensive front. bunch of NFL players, high-draft-pick players, got three really good linebackers. I mean, these guys are NFL players, and they're very talented in the back. And they've got great length. They can run, they're physical. This is a physical defense. I think they play with a lot of pride."

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Texas Longhorns running backs Jaydon blue (23) and Quintrevion Wisner (26) celebrate a score by Wisner during the game against Colorado State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Longhorns receive the opening kickoff.

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FIRST QUARTER:

Quarterback Quinn Ewers threw to wide receiver Isaiah Bond for a 33-yard run.

Two false starts and a hold for the Longhorn offensive line. A hold takes away a touchdown for receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. Score remains 0-0.

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False start for the Wolverines.

Michigan offense went three-and-out shortly after getting the ball.

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Texas running back Jaylon Blue exited the field limping.

TOUCHDOWN TEXAS: Quinn Ewers finds Gunnar Helm to open the scoreboard for the Longhorns -- and this time it counts. Bert Auburn makes the extra point.

Texas 7, Michigan 0

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First down in the 30-yard line for Michigan.

END OF FIRST QUARTER

SECOND QUARTER:

FIELD GOAL: Dominic Zvada makes the three points for Michigan

Texas 7, Michigan 3

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Tre Wisner takes a screen pass 18 yards for a first down—still no updates on starting running back Jaydon Blue, now in the medical tent.

TOUCHDOWN TEXAS: Jerrick Gibson makes it 13 for the Longhorns with a seven-yard touchdown. Bert Auburn makes the kick.

This was the freshman's second collegiate touchdown.

Texas 14, Michigan 3

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INTERCEPTION: Clemson transfer Andrew Mukuba catches the tipped pass and ends Michigan's short possession

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Another transfer converts for a third down as Quinn Ewers passes to Matthew Golden. The Longhorns dominate in yards with 232 total over Michigan's 71 and hold nine first downs more than the hosts.

Co-offensive lineman of the week Cam Williams catches his fourth penalty of the game with a false start.

Running back Jaydon Blue is back in the game after a minor injury.

FIELD GOAL: Bert Auburn adds three with a 26-yard field goal.

Texas 17, Michigan 3

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Michigan calls second timeout.

FUMBLE: Jahdae Barron takes advantage of a Michigan Fumble and Texas regains the football with less than a minute left in the first half.

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TOUCHDOWN: Matthew Golden adds to the Texas score with 10 seconds left in the half. Auburn makes the kick.

Texas 24, Michigan 3

END OF SECOND QUARTER

HALFTIME

THIRD QUARTER

Michigan has possession at the start of the quarter.

Trey Moore forces the Wolverines to punt in the half's opening drive. Silas Bolden catches the ball to bring the Longhorn offense into the field.

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Texas falls to the same move as its opponents and punts after five plays.

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FIELD GOAL: Zvada makes another one for Michigan

Texas 24, Michigan 6

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Illegal shift for Texas. Second down for the Longhorns.

Freshman Ryan Wingo dives near the end zone but gets stopped in the six-yard mark. Second down and goal.

TOUCHDOWN: Jaydon Blue, back from medical observation, increases the Longhorn lead. Auburn has yet to miss a field goal.

Texas 31, Michigan 6

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INTERCEPTION: Not a good look for Michigan as Derrick Williams Jr. immediately gets the ball back to the Texas offense.

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Michigan fans sing Mr. Brightside during a timeout, possibly the loudest the stadium's been since kickoff.

Michigan regains possession.

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Michigan fans start to leave the stadium, not much hope left as the Wolverines maintain possession of the ball.

Texas' defense is doing a solid job in not letting the Michigan offense advance.

SACK: It's a first career sack for five-star freshman Colin Simmons

Texas holds off the Wolverines on 4th and 6h.

Jaylon Guilbeau throws Semaj Morgan out of bounds to try to stop a touchdown but the Wolverines get the six points in their first touchdown of the game, followed by an incomplete two-point attempt.

Texas 31, Michigan 12

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FT: Texas 31, Michigan 12