The monster matchup is absolutely still on! Texas coach Steve Sarkisian just laid it out straight on Wednesday: the Longhorns are indeed hosting Michigan at Royal-Memorial Stadium during the 2027 season. Forget the noise, because this game is happening, and Texas is ready to make it a perfect 4-0 against the Wolverines.
The Schedule Shuffle and Sark’s Response
Look, the college football calendar is always wild, and it sounds like Michigan was trying to pull some moves. Earlier this week, fbsschedules.com dropped a report that Michigan had apparently agreed to push their Eastern Michigan game to September 11, 2027. Why does that matter? Because that exact date was originally locked in for Michigan’s first ever trip to Austin to face the Longhorns. Seems a little… convenient, right? But Sarkisian isn’t having it. He acknowledged the NCAA recently adopted a rule that’s gonna kick most seasons off a “Week 0” earlier than we’re used to, which means dates are getting shuffled across the board. “I think the date might be changed,” Sarkisian stated, cutting through the speculation. “I know we’re playing Michigan, I just don’t know exactly when.” You gotta respect the confidence there.
Texas Holds the Cards in This Rivalry
Let’s talk history, because Texas has Michigan’s number, plain and simple. The Longhorns currently boast a perfect 3-0 record against the Wolverines in their all-time series. That includes a big win in the 2005 Rose Bowl, a solid 31-12 road victory at Michigan during the 2024 season, and a hard-fought win in the 2025 Citrus Bowl. You know, the one where Texas Longhorns kicker Mason Shipley absolutely drilled a 51-yard field goal in the fourth quarter against those same Wolverines. So yeah, Michigan has tried, but they’ve come up short every single time.
This 2027 clash, whenever it lands on the calendar, is going to be massive. Texas wants to keep that undefeated streak going, and you know Michigan will be desperate for their first taste of victory. Get ready, because even with a date TBD, we know a huge game is coming to Austin!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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