Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas Set for Dec. 31 in Third-Ever Meeting

The rare pairing offers both 9-3 teams a shot at a 10th win.

Overview

Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET on ABC from Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Texas has won the previous two matchups, including a 31-12 victory in Ann Arbor in 2024.
The 2005 Rose Bowl opener between the programs ended 38-37 on Dusty Mangum’s winning field goal after Vince Young’s late surge.
This year’s game features highly touted quarterbacks Bryce Underwood for Michigan and Arch Manning for Texas.
Both teams entered 2025 with elevated expectations, and coverage frames the bowl as a chance to build momentum into next season.