As Texas dominates Michigan, Quinn Ewers shines with three touchdown passes.

In the 31-12 victory, Ewers had 246 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.

As Texas dominates Michigan, Quinn Ewers shines with three touchdown passes.
As Texas dominates Michigan, Quinn Ewers shines with three touchdown passes.

On Saturday, the Big House hosted the Texas Longhorns, who gave a clinic.

At the home of the defending national champions, No. 3 Texas defeated No. 10 Michigan with a standout performance from quarterback Quinn Ewers, who passed for 246 yards and three touchdowns.

Jerrick Gibson runs
Texas running back Jerrick Gibson runs the ball against Michigan in the first half in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

In his first season after Jim Harbaugh's departure to the NFL, Michigan's head coach Sherrone Moore struggled to provide solutions on both sides of the ball, revealing the team's weaknesses early on.

In the first half, Texas was almost flawless on third down, scoring 279 yards of offense compared to Michigan's 88. Ewers played exceptionally well, completing 18 of 26 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns, giving Texas a commanding 24-3 lead at halftime.

Although Michigan quarterback Davis Warren initially had only 49 passing yards, he improved significantly in the second half, throwing for 204 yards and a touchdown. However, the touchdown arrived too late, and Michigan's defense struggled to keep up with offensive coordinator Kyle Flood's strategy.

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches against Texas in the second half in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches against Texas in the second half in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Losing the turnover battle only matters worse.

Ewers led Texas to a 2-0 record with two consecutive impressive performances, including a 260-yard passing effort and three touchdowns in a 52-0 victory over Colorado State last week.

As an SEC school in its first season, Texas appears to have a shot at competing for both conference and national titles.

Quinn Ewers celebrates
Quinn Ewers (3) of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 7, 2024. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The loss of Harbaugh and 13 players to the NFL at the end of last season has cast doubt on Michigan's ability to defend its national title.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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