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.