Michigan PFF grades, snap counts following loss to Texas in Citrus Bowl

Here are PFF grades from the Wolverines' loss to Texas.

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Michigan suffered its final loss in 2025 on Wednesday night. The Wolverines finished 9-4 on the season after losing to Texas, 41-27, in the Citrus Bowl.

Both teams were without some key players and it was a great game for 3.5 quarters, but Michigan made too many mistakes late in the game. Arch Manning and Co. capitalized and finished the game with a 14-point win.

QB Bryce Underwood showed off his talents, but his poor decision-making also came to light once again. Underwood tossed three INTs -- one in the red zone -- and Michigan couldn't make up for the mistakes.

Following Michigan's loss, here are PFF grades and snap counts to know..

Top 10 Offensive Players

1. LG Nathan Efobi - 78.3 grade
2. TE Marlin Klein - 73.2 grade
3. WR Kendrick Bell - 70.0 grade
4. RB Micah Ka'apana - 67.6 grade
5. RB Bryson Kuzdzal - 64.3 grade
6. RG Jake Guarnera - 61.8 grade
7. TE Hogan Hansen - 61.4 grade
8. TE Zack Marshall - 60.4 grade
9. C Kaden Strayhorn - 58.2 grade
10. TE Deakon Tonielli - 57.9 grade

Bottom Five Offensive Players

1. RG Brady Norton - 47.6 grade
2. WR Semaj Morgan - 49.4 grade
3. QB Bryce Underwood - 50.5 grade
4. TE Jalen Hoffman - 54.0 grade
5. WR Andrew Marsh - 55.4 grade

Top 10 Defensive Players

1. DT Damon Payne - 74.2 grade
2. LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng - 72.4 grade
3. LB Troy Bowles - 66.3 grade
4. DT Trey Pierce - 65.2 grade
5. S Jaden Mangham - 63.8 grade
6. Dt Rayshaun Benny - 60.4 grade
7. CB Jyaire Hill - 60.0 grade
8. S Brandyn Hillman - 59.6 grade
9. Edge Nate Marshall - 58.8 grade
10. LB Cole Sullivan - 57.7 grade

Bottom Five Defensive Players

1. DL Ike Iwunnah - 33.1 grade
2. DL Enow Etta - 48.0 grade
3. CB Zeke Berry - 49.6 grade
4. DT Tre Williams - 50.0 grade
5. S Jordan Young - 51.2 grade

Snap Counts To Know

• After center Greg Crippen exited the game, freshman Kaden Strayhorn came in and played 80 snaps

• Making his return, WR Semaj Morgan saw 18 snaps, which was fifth among Michigan WRs

• RB Micah Ka'apana saw 26 snaps playing behind Bryson Kuzdzal

• Freshman safety Jordan Young saw a season-high 44 snaps

• Freshman edge rusher Nate Marshall saw a season-high 27 snaps

• Freshman Chase Taylor was LB3 in terms of snaps, seeing 19 behind Cole Sullivan and Jimmy Rolder

• Freshman CB Shamari Earls saw 12 snaps, his first playing time since Week 9 against Michigan State

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