Michigan was the underdog entering this game, with Oklahoma viewed as a favorite to make a second straight run to the College Football Playoff. Quarterback Bryce Underwood, who was shaky at best in Week 1, responded by leading the Wolverines with 111 passing yards and 87 rushing yards while adding a 38-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

Heading into the biggest game of his college career thus far, Texas quarterback Arch Manning impressed coaches and talent evaluators with how much he has improved since his first matchup with Ohio State last year.