College football is back with a bang! After multiple exciting games during Week 1 match-ups, there is real hype over some Week 2 games. No game deserves more attention than the crucial clash between last year’s national champions, the Michigan Wolverines and the hungry Texas Longhorns. The latter are waiting with bated breath to leave an imprint on the champs. The game is also crucial for Michigan HC Sherrone Moore, who is looking for better returns from his team after their lacklustre showing against Fresno State.

If Michigan is to emerge victorious in their second game, Sherrone Moore needs to get better output from his team. What is more, the Wolverines are not only contending with high expectations but also dealing with a roster that has been hit hard by injuries. Moore, who had been aiming at developing a strong squad, now wakes up and finds that the majority of his players are unfit and out of form. Some critics have observed this weakness after the team’s poor performance against Fresno State, which could be exploited by a strong opponent like Texas.

Steve, one of the podcast analysts, shared his observations on YouTube: “It wasn’t great,” referring to Michigan’s performance. “Lyman getting beat and knocked on his butt like I’ve never seen before.” Moore will have to fall back on Michigan’s defense to suppress Texas’s offensive prowess. 

As he well noted, Texas, for instance, has done better, as compared to that of Michigan.” Texas lost a lot, but more replaceable,” he emphasizes the strength of the Longhorns roster. This side has their play makers, and their offense line in marvelous spirits, expectations are that Texas will come out feisty. 

The challenge for Sherrone Moore: Michigan’s struggle with injuries

There is always some extra spice to the game when the two teams that come from the warring states of Michigan and Texas meet. This clash is not just about the current season but also about the legacy and tradition of both programs. The fixture has been marked by classic encounters in the past. This game is also all set to write its chapter into that book of history. For Michigan, it doesn’t help that they don’t have depth for this game. To add to their woes, the Longhorns are coming with real talent. 

A senior safety, Rod Moore, is unavailable for the team after he injured his knee during the spring practice, a torn ACL. Quarterback Jack Tuttle of Indiana University transfer is out of the game due to an elbow injury, and the star wide receiver, Joe Taylor, was not in the playing field for week one due to an undisclosed injury. With all these difficulties, Moore faces the challenge of carrying on Harbaugh’s winning legacy, while maintaining the Wolverine’s dominance. Picking up to this game, the fans are already looking forward to how this rivalry will be settled. With Sherrone Moore’s ever-green battle plans and Steve Sarkisian’s powerhouse team, the matchup promises to deliver plenty of drama and excitement.