Overview
- Texas anticipates about a dozen absences, and Steve Sarkisian said the staff altered practice formats because of reduced numbers.
- Michigan’s officially announced opt-outs are Derrick Moore, Jaishawn Barham and Giovanni El-Hadi, with additional injuries contributing to unavailability.
- Kickoff is scheduled for Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on ABC.
- Running back Jordan Marshall is cleared to play, while Semaj Morgan and Max Bredeson have not appeared in a game since November.
- Both teams describe the matchup as a developmental showcase for younger players, and Texas is viewed as roughly a touchdown favorite.