Observations on the first half with Texas, 17-17

Michigan converted two red zones for 14 points; Texas also gained two red zones for 14 points. The Wolverines scored 7 points off one Longhorn turnover.

Offense netted 192 yards with 80 on the ground; they were 3 of 7 in 3rd down conversions with 10 first downs. Bryce Underwood hit 12 of 18 for 112 yards and 2 TDs; he ran 5 times for 49 yards. Andrew Marsh caught 2 passes for 12 yards and a TD. Kendrick Bell caught a 12 yard TD pass. Marlin Klein caught 3 passes for 36 yards. Semaj Morgan caught a 15 yard pass, and ran once for 16 yards. Bryson Kuzdzal ran 11 times for 47 yards.

Defense allowed Texas to gain 233 yards with 86 on the ground; the Longhorns were 3 of 8 in 3rd and 4th down conversions with 14 first downs. Arch Manning hit 14 of 23 for 147 yards, and ran 4 times for 37 yards. Christian Clark ran 11 times for 73 yards and a TD. Jack Endries caught 4 passes for 28 yards and a TD. Emmett Mosley caught 5 passes for 51 yards. Ryan Wingo caught 3 passes for 57 yards. Texas held a one minute time of possession advantage that led to 5 more offensive plays. Cole Sullivan led the defense with 6 tackles. T.J. Metcalf had 5 tackles plus a pass break up that prevented a TD.

Special Teams got a fumble turnover on a kickoff return by Cole Sullivan; it was recovered by T.J. Metcalf. Hudson Hollenbeck was injured after two punts; each team had 3 punts, and each team had a field goal, but we missed a chance to go ahead at half when Dominic Zvada missed a 45 yarder.

Second Half will continue to be entertaining, but I don't have much faith in our defense to stop the Texas offense. Go Blue!