Overview
- Manning totaled 221 passing yards and 155 rushing with two touchdowns each to earn Citrus Bowl MVP.
- Michigan freshman Bryce Underwood produced three touchdowns but threw three second‑half interceptions, two in the closing minutes.
- Texas pulled away late on a 30-yard Manning touchdown to Kaliq Lockett, a 60-yard Manning run, and two interceptions by Ty’Anthony Smith, with Wardell Mack adding another pick.
- The Longhorns finished 10-3 under Steve Sarkisian and return Manning in 2026, while the Wolverines ended 9-4 with Underwood slated to lead the offense next year.
- New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham watched from the box in Orlando and now turns to assembling his staff following Moore’s December dismissal and arrest, as outside talk of Urban Meyer’s involvement remains limited to a podcast discussion.