No. 3 Texas Longhorns and number 2 Washington Huskies are set to compete in the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Longhorns and Huskies are just one game away from a chance to play for the title in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
The Texas Longhorns secured the third seed for the College Football Playoff after winning the Big 12 Championship title and Alabama beating Georgia in the SEC Title game, creating the perfect storm for Texas to make its first-ever CFP appearance. Texas' last national championship was 14 seasons ago, in 2009, when the Longhorns played Alabama and lost 37-21 in the title game.
The Longhorns were led by the quarterback Quinn Ewers, who has an impressive record of 70.7% completion rate, 3,161 yards, 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. After the backup quarterback Malik Murphytransfer to Duke, Arch Manning was moved in as Ewers' replacement in the Sugar Bowl. Peyton and Eli Manning's nephew Arch grew up in New Orleans and may get the chance to play in front of a local crowd.
In his second year as head coach of the Huskies, Kalen DeBoer led the team to an undefeated 13-0 season. As a result, DeBoer was named the Associate Press Coach of the Year. The team's star quarterback, Michael Penix Jr.was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy thanks to his impressive performance in 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 Bowl.
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Sugar Bowl 2024: No. 3 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 2 Washington Huskies predictions
PariMGM: Texas will win
The staff writes: “Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Texas will win this bowl game with 64.4% confidence. »
ESPN: Texas has a 68% chance of winning
According to the ESPN Matchup Predictor, the Texas Longhorns have a 68.6% chance of beating the Washington Huskies in the 2024 Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Launderer's Report: Washington 33, Texas 30
The staff writes: “Washington's ability to win close games could be the -0, and those qualities could shine again in New Orleans. Both offenses possess a ton of pass-catching talent, so expect some high totals from Odunze, Mitchell and Worthy Every team is equipped to win a high-scoring game, and if Penix has the ball in his hands late in the fourth quarter, the Huskies should emerge victorious and advance to the CFB National Playoffs.
Fox Sports: Choose Washington
The staff writes: “There is an incredible collection of talent in New Orleans, plus the added history of Steve Sarkisian facing his former program. The Huskies and Longhorns faced off in a bowl game last year and, even with some new faces, that could indicate who has the upper hand when it comes to winning this one and advancing to Houston. »
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Sugar Bowl 2024: No. 3 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 2 Washington Huskies Odds, Betting Lines
The Texas Longhorns are the favorites to defeat the Washington Huskies, according to the BetMGM NCAA Odds.
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- Spread: Texas (-3.5)
- Money line: Texas (-175); Washington (+145)
- More less : 63.5
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