In its history, the Texas football program has won 949 games.

That total has been bettered by just three programs: Michigan (1,005), Alabama (966) and Ohio State (965). The Longhorns won't be able to leapfrog the Wolverines this weekend but could pull a little closer in the all-time standings. Texas (1-0) is set to play at Michigan (1-0) at 11 a.m. Saturday in a matchup between the Nos. 4 and 8 teams in the US LBM Coaches poll.

Here are five things to know about the Wolverines:

1. As the defending champion, Michigan has a notable winning streak

Like Texas, Michigan reached the College Football Playoff last year. But after UT was beaten by Washington in the semifinals, Michigan secured a national championship with a 34-13 beatdown of the Huskies.

After opening its season with a 30-10 win over Fresno State, the Wolverines have won 16 straight games. They also haven't been beaten in the regular season since a 37-33 defeat at Michigan State in October 2021.

Of the past 10 national champions, only one failed to open the next season with a 2-0 record. Michigan must avoid a loss if it doesn't want to join the company of the 2020 LSU team.

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2. Wolverines turn to Davis Warren at quarterback

Last spring, a school-record 13 Wolverines were selected in the NFL draft. One of those was quarterback J.J. McCarthy, leaving Michigan looking to replace its two-year starter.

In its season opener, Michigan tabbed senior Davis Warren to start. After beating a leukemia diagnosis in high school, Warren walked on at Michigan and attempted 14 passes over his first three years. In the 2024 opener, Warren threw for 118 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 15-of-25 passing.

Backup quarterback Alex Orji still saw playing time in the Fresno State game. The junior from Texas accounted for the first touchdown of Michigan's season when he connected with running back Donovan Edwards for a 3-yard score in the first quarter.

3. Running backs, beware of Longhorns, Wolverines

In its 20-point loss to the Wolverines, Fresno State gained 9 yards on 22 rushing attempts. Those numbers shouldn't be too surprising since UM ranked fifth nationally last year in rushing defense. Michigan did not allow a 100-yard rusher during the 2023 season.

All-conference defensive lineman Mason Graham is back for Michigan. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound Graham joined cornerback Will Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland as UM's representatives on The Associated Press' preseason All-American team.

Not to be outdone, Texas boasted the No. 3 rushing defense during the 2023 season. In its opener against Colorado State, Texas yielded an average of 3.7 yards over the Rams' 32 rushing attempts.

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4. Nearly 20 years later, Texas and Michigan meet again

Despite their storied histories, Texas and Michigan have played only once before. In the 2005 Rose Bowl, Texas recorded a 38-37 victory when Dusty Mangum kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired.

Texas quarterback Vince Young rushed for 192 yards and four touchdowns. He also threw for another score.

5. Why does Michigan call itself the Wolverines?

According to Michigan, the school's "Wolverine" nickname has been in play since 1861, but the origins of that moniker are unknown. Famed Michigan coach Fielding Yost once theorized that the nickname was a nod to the state's fur trading history. Other theories — including one that had residents of Michigan being referred to as Wolverines during an 1800s border dispute with Ohio — have also been floated over the years.

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