Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. defeated the middle of Texas’ defense

Texas’ “damage control defense” must figure out how to disrupt to get late stops.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had a strong performance against Texas. His second half put the game out of reach. Continue reading “Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. defeated the middle of Texas’ defense”

What to expect from Texas and Washington in the Alamo Bowl

Let’s take a look at what we can expect from both teams in the Alamo Bowl.

The No. 20 Texas Longhorns (8-4) face another significant test in their bowl game. They will take on the No. 12 Washington Huskies in the Alamo Bowl.

Both teams have seen dramatic turnarounds, but the Huskies have made the bigger leap this season. Washington improved its win total by six games in 2022 following a 4-8 season a year ago.

Much of their success revolves around Michael Penix and a lethal passing game. Penix led the nation with 4,345 passing yards on the year. The talented passer completed 330 of 500 passing attempts with 29 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.

Despite significant growth defensively, Texas has had its share of struggles in pass defense. While the Longhorns are above average in yards per attempt (6.43), they are No. 88 in pass yards allowed per game (239.0).

Let’s take a look at what we can expect from both teams in the Alamo Bowl.