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- How to watch Texas vs. Michigan: TV and streaming options
- Kickoff details: date, time and placement on New Year’s Eve
- Team context: what to watch on the field and off it
- Live audio: radio and satellite broadcasts
- Where the game is played: stadium and city info
- Key matchups and storylines to follow during the game
- New Year’s bowl day: compact schedule around the Citrus Bowl
- Further reading and resources for college football fans
Two college football heavyweights — Texas and Michigan — will close the 2025 season in the Citrus Bowl, a matchup that arrives laden with headlines. One program seeks to reclaim its momentum after a rocky year. The other is navigating upheaval off the field. Fans get a New Year’s Eve showdown that promises both drama and stakes.
How to watch Texas vs. Michigan: TV and streaming options
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: ESPN app, Fubo
- Broadcast team: Mark Jones, Roddy Jones, Alyssa Lang
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The Citrus Bowl will air on ABC. If you prefer streaming, use the ESPN app or subscribe to Fubo, which typically offers a trial window. Expect the familiar ESPN production and in-game analysis from the announced broadcast team.
Kickoff details: date, time and placement on New Year’s Eve
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. CT
The game begins at 3 p.m. Eastern on New Year’s Eve. It’s the middle game in a busy day of bowl action, with other postseason matchups both before and after the Citrus Bowl.
Team context: what to watch on the field and off it
Texas opened 2025 as the country’s top-ranked team. The season did not match those early expectations. Still, the Longhorns have a clear boost heading into next year:
- Arch Manning is returning to Austin for another season, heightening expectations for 2026.
- Coach Steve Sarkisian’s staff will have one more chance to finish the year on a high note.
Michigan faces a different kind of turbulence. The program is reeling after the abrupt dismissal of coach Sherrone Moore amid a high-profile scandal. That fallout will shape Ann Arbor for some time. Biff Poggi is the interim leader for this game. If he can steady the team, he could extend his role into next season, or at least position himself for further consideration.
Live audio: radio and satellite broadcasts
- SiriusXM channels: 191 (Texas broadcast), 82 (Michigan broadcast)
SiriusXM carries both team calls on separate channels. New or returning listeners can often take advantage of promotional offers to access live games and studio shows.
Where the game is played: stadium and city info
- City: Orlando, Florida
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- Capacity: Roughly 60,000 seats
Camping World Stadium hosts several bowl games and again serves as their neutral site. Fans should expect typical bowl-week activities around Orlando and venue amenities geared to large postseason crowds.
Key matchups and storylines to follow during the game
- Texas’ offense with Arch Manning running late-season plays.
- Michigan’s response under interim coach Biff Poggi.
- How both defenses handle big-play opportunities in a neutral-site setting.
Watch for momentum swings and situational coaching decisions that could foreshadow next season’s direction for both programs.
New Year’s bowl day: compact schedule around the Citrus Bowl
Wednesday, Dec. 31 — games to know
- ReliaQuest Bowl: Vanderbilt vs. Iowa — Noon ET (ESPN)
- Sun Bowl: Duke vs. Arizona State — 2 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Citrus Bowl: Texas vs. Michigan — 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
- Las Vegas Bowl: Utah vs. Nebraska — 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Cotton Bowl / CFP Quarterfinal: Ohio State vs. Miami — 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Thursday, Jan. 1 — CFP quarterfinals
- Orange Bowl / CFP Quarterfinal: Texas Tech vs. Oregon — Noon ET (ESPN)
- Rose Bowl / CFP Quarterfinal: Indiana vs. Alabama — 4 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Sugar Bowl / CFP Quarterfinal: Georgia vs. Ole Miss — 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Early January — semifinals and championship timeline
- Jan. 8 — Fiesta Bowl / CFP Semifinal — 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Jan. 9 — Peach Bowl / CFP Semifinal — 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Jan. 19 — CFP National Championship — 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Further reading and resources for college football fans
- Latest college football news and analysis
- Live scores and updated bowl schedule
- Weekly Top 25 polls and rankings
- Guides to betting on college football
