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It’ll cost a pretty penny to attend the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.
Shortly after Texas was slated to face Washington in the Allstate Sugar Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinals, many fans were curious what the ticket prices would look like. Continue reading “Current ticket prices for No. 3 Texas vs. No. 2 Washington in the CFP”
The Texas defense has improved significantly throughout Steve Sarkisian’s tenure in Austin.
Under the guidance of defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and defensive line coach Bo Davis, the Texas Longhorns have improved their run defense significantly this season.
The team has allowed an average of 80.8 rushing yards per game, the lowest since 2011. This impressive feat can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of Kwiatkowski and Davis, as well as a few stars along the defensive line led by T’Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy. Overall, their efforts have been instrumental in helping Texas achieve success on the defensive side of the ball this season.
In 2022, the Texas defense allowed 125.7 rushing yards per game, significantly higher than this year’s 80.8 yards per game. The improvement on defense cannot be understated. Texas’ defense is what has put the Longhorns in the College Football Playoff.
On Jan. 1, Texas will travel to take on the Washington Huskies in the CFP. The Huskies aren’t known for their run game, but their passing game is led by Heisman candidate Michael Penix.
Washington averages 125.2 rushing yards per game, but Texas will have to find a way to stop Penix in order to have a chance at victory.
#Texas is now 3rd in the country in rush defense, allowing just 80.8 yards per game on the ground.
1. UCLA – 69.6
2. Penn State – 69.7
3. Texas – 80.8
4. Utah – 84.2
5. Michigan – 86.6The last time Texas allowed fewer than 100 rushing yards per game in a season was 2011.
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Quinn Ewers and Terrance Brooks were bright spots in Texas’ loss.
No. 21 Texas fell short to No. 12 Washington in the 2022 Alamo Bowl. The Huskies held control of the game from start to finish, holding on to a 27-20 victory.
The Longhorns’ rushing attack was non-existent without Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson in the backfield. Texas ran the ball 18 times for just 51 yards on a 2.8 yards per carry pace.
Quinn Ewers played a solid game despite the struggles in the run game. He looked much more comfortable with the offense, especially in the second half. However, a few huge drops by Xavier Worthy kept Texas from really getting back in the game.
Third downs gave Texas’ defense tons of trouble all night. Washington converted 11-20 third downs, consistently killing Texas with long, methodical drives.
Texas finishes the season with an improved 8-5 record, leaving much to be desired on the table. All five of the Horns’ losses came by one possession.
Here is a look at the studs and duds from Texas’ season-ending loss at the hands of Washington.
Jonathon Brooks is the real deal.
No. 21 Texas is without running backs Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson in the Alamo Bowl against No. 12 Washington, allowing Jonathon Brooks to showcase his talents. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas RB Jonathon Brooks takes off for 34-yd TD reception in Alamo Bowl”
The Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies are set to square off in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Thursday night from the Alamodome.
The Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies are set to square off in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Thursday night from the Alamodome.
The Longhorns come into this game on a high note, having won their last two games of the regular season. They will be looking to carry that momentum into the bowl game and come away with a victory. The Huskies, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after back-to-back losses in the middle of the season.
It’s sure to be a thrilling game as both teams battle it out in the Alamodome. Who will come out on top in this matchup?
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O/U: 44.5
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This may be the best pregame fit Steve Sarkisian has worn all year.
The Texas football team has arrived at the Alamodome in San Antonio for an anticipated matchup with Washington. Continue reading “LOOK: Steve Sarkisian, Texas players arrive to Alamo Bowl”
Texas vs Washington game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Valero Alamo Bowl on Thursday, December 29
Texas vs Washington prediction, game preview, odds, how to watch. Valero Alamo Bowl, Thursday, December 29
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Date: Thursday, December 29
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
Venue: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
How To Watch: ESPN
Record: Texas (8-4), Washington (10-2)
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Valero Alamo Bowl Prediction, What’s Going To Happen, History
– You never know when it comes to these bowl games what kind of mayhem you’re going to get, but for all intents and purposes, Texas has to use this to set the tone for a potentially monstrous 2023. There are still plenty of great players in place, but it’s missing superstar RB Bijan Robinson and, potentially, a slew of important players on the defensive front.
The team was good late winning three of its last four, but the O stalled against TCU and couldn’t get by Oklahoma State before the finishing kick. It was able to crank up the ground game in the win over eventual Big 12 Champion Kansas State, but Mr. Robinson had something to do with that.
– Texas lost its main guy in Robinson, but QB Quinn Ewers is rolling. So is Washington QB Michael Penix Jr., who announced he’s coming back next year – this is when the 2023 Heisman campaign starts.
The Huskies closed out with six straight wins after losing back-to-back road games against UCLA and Arizona State. The offense caught fire, the defense held up just enough to to get by, and overall it was a fantastic first season under head coach Kalen DeBoer.
– This is Washington’s first bowl appearance in a few years, beating Boise State in a blowout to close out the Chris Petersen era in the 2019 Las Vegas Bowl. Before that it lost three straight bowls and was an ugly 5-13 since getting past Michigan in the 1992 Rose. On the other side …
– Texas has been a bowl game monster. It’s the first appearance since the Tom Herman era – his teams went 4-0 in bowls highlighted by a Sugar Bowl stunner over Georgia. Helped by the great run under Mack Brown, Texas has won 13 of its last 17 bowls since pulling off the 2001 Holiday over … Washington.
– This makes it three appearances in four years in the Alamo for Texas – it beat a strong Utah team in 2019 and whacked Colorado in 2020. Now it’s up to Washington and the Pac-12 to finally stand up to the Big 12. Overall the Alamo has been a dud over the last three seasons, but it was strong before that with four games decided by five points or fewer.
Washington State beat Iowa State 28-26 in the 2018 version. Other than that, the Big 12 is 6-1 in the last seven vs the Big 12, and 9-3 since the two conferences took over the bowl tie-ins in the 2009 season.
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The passing game will still work.
It’s Texas, so there are still running backs to rotate into the rushing mix behind a decent offensive line, but it’s not going to get nearly the same production without Bijan Robinson carrying the mail.
However, QB Quinn Ewers is still special, and so is future NFL starting WR Xavier Worthy – he’s still a year away from being eligible – going against a pass defense that was the least efficient in the Pac-12 and allowed 242 yards per game.
Washington brings the pass rush, but as long as Ewers can get into a groove, the offense can move just fine.
The Husky defense doesn’t take the ball away and doesn’t generate enough big plays, but it can get pounded on, too. The Texas passing attack takes center stage, and Robinson might not be there, but the ground game has to try. UW is 2-2 when allowing 150 rushing yards or more.
The Longhorns have to control the tempo, but …
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Here comes the high-flying Washington offense that leads the nation in passing and third down conversions.
Texas lost both times it allowed 330 passing yards or more, and that’s par for the course for Penix Jr. and the Husky attack. It only failed to get to 330 passing yards four times, and it made up for it in three of them by running well.
Texas can be run on – it’s 1-4 when allowing 140 yards or more, and Washington is 4-0 when it gets to that mark – it’s going to get physical when it can.
The offense turned it over multiple times just twice – in the loss to UCLA and the win over Washington State. Washington isn’t going to beat itself, and Texas doesn’t force takeaways. To pull this off, Ewers and the Longhorns will have to keep pressing.
Again, Washington has a pass rush to at least be disruptive, but …
Valero Alamo Bowl Prediction, What’s Going To Happen, History
Time to get BOLD.
No. 20 Texas is set for an Alamo Bowl matchup with No. 12 Washington on Thursday night.
The Longhorns are going to be without three key players as Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson and DeMarvion Overshown have opted out to prepare for the NFL Draft. Washington is at full strength with no players opting out; quarterback Michael Penix Jr announced he is returning for his senior year.
Washington enters the Alamo Bowl playing a high level of football down the stretch of the season. They are riding a six-game winning streak, scoring over 40 points per game over that span.
Texas currently sits as a slight favorite in the ballgame. The Horns are a three-point favorite over the Huskies. ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Texas a 75% chance to come out on top.
Here are five bold predictions for Texas’ showdown against Washington this Thursday. Expect a shootout between two of the top offensive attacks in college football.
Pete Kwiatkowski meeting with the media is a rare occurrence.
Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski spoke with the media this week ahead of the Longhorns’ Alamo Bowl matchup with Washington on Thursday. Continue reading “What Texas DC Pete Kwiatkowski said to the media this week”
Xavier Worthy is unveiling a new look against Washington in the Alamo Bowl.
[lawrence-newsletter]Texas star wide receiver Xavier Worthy is unveiling a new look against Washington in the Alamo Bowl this week. Continue reading “LOOK: Texas WR Xavier Worthy rocking his new number”
