5 things to watch for Michigan football vs. Texas

Who wins: Texas offense or Michigan football defense?

This is the matchup that will define this game. Everyone knows about Quinn Ewers but Texas is much more than that.

Isaiah Bond transferred from Alabama, Johntay Cook II is incredibly dynamic, Ryan Wingo is also a former five-star, and even considering Ohio State, this might be the best receiver room the Wolverines face this season.

Jerrick Gibson and Jaydon Blue are also former high-ranking recruits at running back so even though the Horns are down their starter, they are loaded. Their offensive line is stacked too.

But, Michigan football presents a different challenge. The defensive line is as good as it gets in college football and you even saw some depth pieces like Rayshaun Benny step up last week.

The secondary was pretty sound too, against a solid quarterback in Mikey Keene. The weapons are different but Texas will have to operate in long down-and-distance situations.

I don't see them being able to run the ball. If they can, it's game over. Michigan needs to win the battle in the trenches (on both sides) to win this game.

Think the Rose Bowl. That's the kind of game Michigan needs this to be.