Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs Texas Longhorns Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/31

College Football Preview

The Michigan Wolverines will take on the Texas Longhorns in the 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. This game will be held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. It is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, at 3:00 PM and will be broadcast on ABC.

Both teams come into the bowl game with a 9-3 record for the regular season. Michigan finished with a 7-2 record in the Big Ten, while Texas went 6-2 in the Southeastern Conference. Michigan is ranked 18th in the AP poll, and Texas holds the 14th spot. This game promises to be a competitive showdown between two strong teams.

Michigan Team Preview

The Michigan Wolverines have had a mixed season. In their recent game against Ohio State, they struggled, losing 27-9. Their passing game was weak, with only 63 yards, and they had just nine first downs. However, they bounced back earlier in the season with wins against Maryland and Northwestern, showing strong rushing and passing efforts.

On offense, the Wolverines have scored 331 points, ranking 57th in the nation. They have a powerful ground game, ranking 16th with 2,594 rushing yards. Bryce Underwood, their top quarterback, has thrown for 2,229 yards and nine touchdowns, though he has also thrown six interceptions.

The Wolverines face several injuries that could impact their lineup. Key players like C.J. Charleston and Jaydon Hood are out for the season. Others, like Justice Haynes and Semaj Morgan, are questionable, which could affect their performance in upcoming games.

Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs Texas Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Michigan Wolverines vs. Texas Longhorns
  • Venue: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL
  • Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Michigan Moneyline +160, Texas Moneyline -193, Michigan Spread +5.5 (-115), Texas Spread -5.5 (-106), Total Over 46.5 (-108), Total Under 46.5 (-113)

Texas Team Preview

The Texas Longhorns recently played a strong game at home against the Texas A&M Aggies, winning 27-17. They had 220 rushing yards compared to the Aggies’ 158. The Longhorns’ defense also picked off two interceptions, while not giving up any themselves.

In their previous home game against the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Longhorns secured a 52-37 victory. They threw for 393 passing yards, showing a strong air attack. Despite the win, the Razorbacks managed more first downs with 29 to the Longhorns’ 22.

The Texas offense has shown consistency, led by quarterback Arch Manning with 2679 passing yards in 12 games. Quintrevion Wisner has contributed on the ground with 586 rushing yards. On defense, the Longhorns have recorded 38 sacks, ranking them fourth in the nation. Their defense has also been effective with 12 interceptions this season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Texas is favored by 5.5 points. Michigan has shown a strong rushing game, ranking 16th in the nation, which could help them keep the game close. Given their ability to control the clock, the pick is Michigan to cover the +5.5 spread. The projected score is Texas 24, Michigan 21.

For the total, the line is set at 46.5 points. Both teams have solid defenses, with Michigan allowing 224 points and Texas allowing 237 points this season. With these defensive stats, the game is likely to be low-scoring. The pick is under 46.5. The projected total is 45 points.