Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is slinging the ball around against Texas in the CFP semifinal on January 01, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
Date: 8:45 p.m. ET, Jan. 1
TV: ESPN
What’s on the line
Washington: The Huskies are looking for their first undefeated season since 1991. That’s the only time Washington has ever claimed a national title as Billy Joe Hobert and Mario Bailey led the Washington offense.
Washington is also hoping for its first CFP victory. The Huskies’ only other playoff appearance came after the 2016 season when Washington lost to Alabama in the Peach Bowl.
Texas: The Longhorns are looking for their first national title since Vince Young scampered into the end zone against USC to win the Rose Bowl at the end of the 2005 season. And even though Texas is heading to the SEC, the Big 12 would probably take a small bit of pride in a Texas win. Texas would be just the second Big 12 team after TCU to play for the national title in the CFP era.
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Tue, January 2, 2024 at 2:34 AM GMT+1Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:42 AM GMT+1
Ewers to Jordan Whittington for a big play downfield! Ball at the Washington 28!
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:41 AM GMT+1
Texas has the ball at its own 31 to start the drive. Under 40 seconds left. No timeouts. They need a TD.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:39 AM GMT+1
Washington RB Dillon Johnson was the injured player:
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:38 AM GMT+1
Well … this isn’t over yet. Washington punts it away after Texas uses its last two timeouts and a UW injury caused the clock to stop after a 3rd down run.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:32 AM GMT+1
Washington secures the onside kick and it’s all over but the crime!
UW will advance to its first CFP title game in school history as the dream season continues!
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:29 AM GMT+1
Texas drives it inside the 10 but settles for a short field goal.
It’s 37-31 Huskies with 1:09 to play. Onside kick coming.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:21 AM GMT+1
Grady Gross nails a 27-yard field goal and the Huskies make it a two-score game with 2:40 to play!
Washington is up 37-28 and can taste it.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:17 AM GMT+1
Washington quickly marches it down field and it’s first and goal for UW with under 4 minutes to play.
This offense move FAST
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:10 AM GMT+1
AD Mitchell jumped too early … made the grab anyway.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:08 AM GMT+1
Texas touchdown! Quinn Ewers to AD Mitchell in the corner of the end zone! It’s a one-score game.
Washington 34, Texas 28. 7:23 to play
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:06 AM GMT+1
Ewers dropped a dime to Xavier Worthy for 38 yards down field. Texas is in the red zone.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 6:01 AM GMT+1
No damage done after the Texas fumble but time is starting to run out for the Longhorns.
Can they mount a 4th quarter comeback?
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 5:52 AM GMT+1
In a massive play, officials rule that Texas RB Jaydon Blue fumbled. Washington recovered.
Huskies ball with a 13-point lead and 12:47 left. Big.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) January 2, 2024
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 5:51 AM GMT+1
It looks like we’ll have another Texas turnover here! Longhorns WR RB Jaydon Blue appeared to lose the ball at the end of a big catch and run.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 5:50 AM GMT+1
Texas QB Quinn Ewers took a big hit on the previous drive and was being looked at by trainers.
He remains in the game though. Arch Manning remains on the sideline
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 5:45 AM GMT+1
Another Grady Gross field goal extends the Washington lead.
UW 34, Texas 21
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 5:40 AM GMT+1
End of 3rd quarter: Washington leads 31-21 and is driving again.
Huskies getting close to putting this thing away.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 5:22 AM GMT+1
Washington settles for a short field goal.
It’s a 31-21 Huskies lead.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 5:18 AM GMT+1
CJ Baxter fumbled it for Texas. Bralen Trice forced it for Washington.
And UW is in business again, looking to take a two-score lead.
Tue, January 2, 2024 at 5:16 AM GMT+1
Texas starts its drive with a FUMBLE and Washington takes over at the Texas 33-yard line!
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