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Trey Owens, a highly-rated four-star recruit, spent two seasons with the Texas Longhorns, compiling impressive stats in high school. Despite his potential, hes entering the transfer portal. Meanwhile, the Longhorns, led by Arch Manning, missed the playoffs, and coach Sarkisian faces the challenge of replacing Owens amidst transfer portal changes.

Trey Owens, a highly-touted quarterback from Cy-Fair High School, enters the NCAA Transfer Portal after limited playing time at Texas. Despite his impressive high school career, Owens struggled to find a consistent role on the Longhorns depth chart, appearing in only two games during his two years in Austin. However, Texas quarterback room remains strong with Arch Mannings expected return and the addition of highly-rated recruit Dia Bell, ensuring continued talent at the position.

Texas Longhorns, led by sophomore QB Arch Manning, face Michigan Wolverines, featuring freshman QB Bryce Underwood, in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Years Eve. This rematch of their 2024 regular season game, where Texas won 31-12, promises an exciting contest between two prominent college football programs.

Texas Longhorns fans disappointed as team not selected for College Football Playoff, set to face Michigan in Citrus Bowl instead. Despite early-season excitement and rankings, three losses, including a defeat to Ohio State, led to their exclusion. Key players participation in the Citrus Bowl remains uncertain.

C.J. Baxter, a highly-touted running back, announces his departure from the Texas Longhorns to enter the transfer portal. Despite injuries and competition, Baxter played in 21 games, rushing for 855 yards and 4 TDs, and catching 36 passes for 197 yards and a TD. The Longhorns now look to the transfer portal and incoming freshman Derrek Cooper to bolster their running back room.

In a surprising turn of events, Notre Dame and several other teams decline bowl invitations following Texas Longhorns playoff snub. Despite their own playoff disappointment, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian emphasizes the value of their upcoming bowl game against Michigan.

New Years Eve Showdown: Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines Clash in Highly Anticipated Citrus Bowl

College football coaches Steve Sarkisian and Sherrone Moore discuss their Citrus Bowl matchup, with Moore praising Texas season and suggesting they should have made the playoff. The game is set for December 31st, 3 PM ET on ABC. Moore acknowledges the challenges of scheduling tough non-conference opponents, setting the stage for future matchups with Ohio State and Michigan that could impact national rankings.