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Oct 7, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks (24) and quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies are set to compete in the College Football Playoff Semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Longhorns and Huskies are just one game away from getting a chance to play for the title in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
The Texas Longhorns secured the third College Football Playoff berth after winning the Big 12 championship title and Alabama defeating Georgia in the SEC title game, creating the perfect storm for Texas to make its first-ever CFP appearance. Texas’ last national championship run was 14 seasons ago, in 2009, when the Longhorns played against Alabama and lost 37-21 in the title game.
The Longhorns have been led by quarterback Quinn Ewers, who has an impressive record of 70.7% completion rate, 3,161 yards, 21 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Following backup quarterback Maalik Murphy’s transfer to Duke, Arch Manning has been moved as Ewers’ backup in the Sugar Bowl. Arch, the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, grew up in New Orleans and may have the chance to play in front of a hometown crowd.
In his second year as head coach of the Huskies, Kalen DeBoer has led the team to an undefeated 13-0 season. As a result, DeBoer has been named the Associated Press Coach of the Year. The team’s star quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., was a Heisman Trophy finalist thanks to his impressive performance during the 2023 season. Penix Jr. recorded 4,218 yards, 33 touchdowns, and only nine interceptions and will lead the Huskies against the Longhorns in the Sugar…
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Publish date : 2024-01-01 05:00:14
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