Pictures: Texas Wins Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is dunked in Cheez-Its after winning the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas running back Christian Clark (left) evades Michigan defensive back Brandyn Hillman (right) during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas players Ty'Anthony Smith (26), Arch Manning (behind at middle) and head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrate after winning the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) The Michigan band cheers during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas running back Christian Clark (6) leaps during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) reaches over the pylon for a touchdown during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas players run onto the field for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas cheerleaders cheer before the start of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood throws during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterback Arch Manning celebrates as he scores a rushing touchdown during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Michigan players run onto the field for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian yells at head line judge Kirk Lewis (h) during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterback Arch Manning waves to fans after running for a 60-yard touchdown during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Michigan receiver Donaven McCulley runs after a catch during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterback Arch Manning is named MVP after winning the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterbackk Arch Manning (16) breaks into a smile as he runs into the endzone for a 60-yard touchdown run during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterback Arch Manning takes a bite of a turkey leg after winning the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterback Arch Manning throws during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates after winning the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas tight end jack Endries (bottom) hangs on to a touchdown catch under Michigan defensive back Elijah Dotson (22) during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterback Arch Manning throws during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) The Michigan band cheers during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) evadese Michigan defensive back TJ Metcalf (7) as he runs for a touchdown during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) shoves aside Texas linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas defensive back Wardell Mack (27) intercepts a pass during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterbackk Arch Manning (16) breaks into a smile as he runs into the endzone for a 60-yard touchdown run during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas fans cheer during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) reaches over the pylon for a touchdown during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterbackk Arch Manning (16) leaps for extra yardage over Michigan defensive back Jordan Young (14) during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas receiver Kalik Lockett (7) pulls in a touchdown catch as Michigan defensive back Jyair Hill (20) defends during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Texas quarterbackk Arch Manning (16) runs into the endzone for a 60-yard touchdown run during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Show Caption1 of 33Texas quarterback Arch Manning celebrates as he scores a rushing touchdown during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game of Michigan versus Texas at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Texas won the game 41-27. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)Expand