Quinn Ewers puts on stellar display, throws 3 touchdown passes as Texas routs Michigan

THE Texas Longhorns I came to the Big House on Saturday and held a clinic.

Quarterback Quinn Ewers had a breakout performance, passing for 246 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 3 Texas to a 31-12 victory over No. 10 Michigan at the home of the defending national champions.

Texas running back Jerrick Gibson (9) runs with the ball against Michigan in the first half in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan's Weaknesses The problems were quickly exposed. Head coach Sherrone Moore, in his first season since Jim Harbaugh left for the NFL, seemingly had no answers on either side of the ball.

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The Longhorns were nearly perfect on third downs in the first half, racking up 279 yards of total offense to Michigan's 88. Ewers looked just as sharp, completing 18 of 26 attempts for 203 yards and two touchdowns to give Texas a commanding 24-3 halftime lead.

Michigan quarterback Davis Warren had just 49 yards passing before taking over in the second half, throwing for 204 yards and a touchdown. But the touchdown came too late, and Michigan's defense couldn't compete with offensive coordinator Kyle Flood's scheme.

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

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Texas improved to 2-0 on Ewers' strong performance. Last week, he threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns in a 52-0 win over Colorado State.

Texas, in its first season as SEC School, It appears he has a chance to contend for conference and national championships.

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

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Michigan now faces serious doubts about its ability to defend its national title. The loss of Harbaugh and 13 players to the NFL at the end of last season won't make the fight any easier.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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