Overview
- The game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Dec. 31 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando and will air on ABC.
- On3 insider Brett McMurphy first reported Michigan’s Citrus Bowl placement, with multiple outlets listing Texas as the opponent following Selection Sunday.
- Texas enters ranked No. 13 at 9-3 and Michigan is No. 18 at 9-3 in the final CFP rankings.
- The Citrus Bowl holds the top non‑CFP selection from the Big Ten and SEC, positioning this as a marquee matchup outside the playoff field.
- Arch Manning leads the Longhorns and true freshman Bryce Underwood guides the Wolverines, with the programs meeting again after Texas won 31-12 in Ann Arbor last season.