Big 12 champion Texas will face Pac-12's Washington in CFP semifinal at the Sugar Bowl
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Credit: AP/Tony Gutierrez
No. 3 Texas (12-1, Big 12) vs. No. 2 Washington (13-0, Pac-12), Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m. ET
LOCATION: New Orleans
TOP PLAYERS
Texas: QB Quinn Ewers, 3,161 yards passing, 21 touchdowns, six interceptions.
Washington: QB Michael Penix, 4,218 yards passing, 33 touchdowns, nine interceptions.
NOTABLE
Texas: The Longhorns won their first Big 12 title since 2009 by beating Oklahoma State 49-21. First CFP appearance. Only loss was to Oklahoma. Will join SEC in 2024.
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to throw against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. Credit: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Washington: The Huskies won the Pac-12 championship by beating Oregon 34-31. Won eight of last nine games by single digits, including last four by total of 15 points. Second CFP appearance (2016). Will join Big Ten in 2024.
LAST TIME
Washington 27, Texas 20 in Alamo Bowl (Dec. 29, 2022).
BOWL HISTORY
Texas: Fifth appearance in Sugar Bowl, 59th bowl in school history.
Washington: First appearance in Sugar Bowl, 40th bowl game.
