Washington survived a last-gasp drive by Texas to gain a spot in the CFP National Championship
Washington hung on to defeat Texas in the Sugar Bowl on Monday, 37-31.
And hanging on is exactly what the Huskies did in winning their 10th straight game by 10 points or less.
Washington will play Michigan in a battle of undefeated teams on Jan. 8 for the CFP National Championship.
Texas kicked a field goal with 1:09 left to close within six points.
Washington drove and was looking to run out the clock.
However, an injury to a Huskie player stopped the clock and set up Texas for a last-ditch drive.
The march eventually left the Longhorns at the Washington 13 but they were unable to complete the comeback.
The final drive:
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1st & 10 at TEX 31
(0:41 – 4th) Quinn Ewers pass incomplete to Ja’Tavion Sanders
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2nd & 10 at TEX 31
(0:38 – 4th) Quinn Ewers pass incomplete to Ja’Tavion Sanders
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3rd & 10 at TEX 31
(0:28 – 4th) Quinn Ewers pass complete to Jordan Whittington for 41 yds to the WASH 28 for a 1ST down
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1st & 10 at WASH 28
(0:20 – 4th) Quinn Ewers pass incomplete to Adonai Mitchell
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2nd & 10 at WASH 28
(0:20 – 4th) Timeout Washington, clock 00:20
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2nd & 10 at WASH 28
(0:15 – 4th) Quinn Ewers pass complete to Jaydon Blue for 16 yds to the WASH 12 for a 1ST down
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1st & 10 at WASH 12
(0:15 – 4th) Timeout Washington, clock 00:15
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1st & 10 at WASH 12
(0:10 – 4th) Quinn Ewers pass complete to Jaydon Blue for a loss of 1 yard to the WASH 13
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2nd & 11 at WASH 13
(0:05 – 4th) Quinn Ewers pass incomplete to Adonai Mitchell
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3rd & 11 at WASH 13
(0:01 – 4th) Quinn Ewers pass incomplete
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4th & 11 at WASH 13
(0:00 – 4th) Quinn Ewers pass incomplete to Adonai Mitchell