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Texas remains favored over Washington entering Alamo Bowl week

ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Texas a 75% chance to take down the Huskies. 

It feels like forever since Texas ended its regular season with a 38-27 victory over Baylor. The Longhorns are finally set to see the field again in the 2022 Alamo Bowl vs. No. 12 Washington on Thursday.

Texas enters the week as a three-point favorite over Washington. News of Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson and DeMarvion Overshown opting out of the game dropped the line from its original 4.5 points.

ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Texas a 75% chance to take down the Huskies.

The Longhorns face a challenging task in Washington’s dynamic offense. Quarterback Micheal Penix Jr. leads the nation in passing, serving as the catalyst to a unit scoring 40 points per game.

Losing three key starters to the NFL creates an opportunity for a few young guys to step up in this matchup. Quarterback Quinn Ewers and running back Jonathan Brooks will have more weight on their shoulders. A good performance can springboard the Longhorns into 2023 with some momentum.

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The door is open for Texas RB Jonathon Brooks in the Alamo Bowl

Jonathon Brooks is ready for the spotlight.

Texas enters its Alamo Bowl matchup with No. 12 Washington a bit shorthanded.

The dynamic running back duo of Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson are opting out of the bowl game to prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft. Without Robinson and Johnson in the fold, Texas’ running game is set to look a bit different.

Sophomore Jonathon Brooks has a significant opportunity in front of him in San Antonio. Brooks has shined in limited chances in his first two seasons with the Longhorns. He has rushed for 322 yards and five touchdowns on an excellent 7.2 yards per carry clip in his career.

Brooks is impressing during bowl practices while getting full snaps as the starting back. Roschon Johnson describes how Brooks “makes the game look easy” at times.

One can see Brooks is ready to take the next step. He flashed fantastic vision and quickness in multiple games on the season. Brooks even showed breakaway speed on a 70-yard scamper against Kansas in November.

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Texas Football: Steve Sarkisian names QB2 for the Alamo Bowl

With Hudson Card on his way out, Sarkisian solidified the quarterback depth chart this week for the Alamo Bowl.

With Hudson Card on his way out via the transfer portal, Steve Sarkisian stated this week that freshman Maalik Murphy will serve as Quinn Ewers’ backup for the Alamo Bowl game vs. Washington on Dec. 29. Continue reading “Texas Football: Steve Sarkisian names QB2 for the Alamo Bowl”

Report: Three key Longhorns to skip Alamo Bowl game vs. Washington

Texas will enter its matchup vs. Washington in the Alamo Bowl without a few key contributors. 

Texas will enter its matchup vs. Washington in the Alamo Bowl without a few key contributors. Continue reading “Report: Three key Longhorns to skip Alamo Bowl game vs. Washington”

Everything Steve Sarkisian said at the Alamo Bowl press conference

Steve Sarkisian updated the media ahead of the Alamo Bowl.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media on Thursday ahead of the Longhorns’ matchup with Washington at the Alamo Bowl. Continue reading “Everything Steve Sarkisian said at the Alamo Bowl press conference”

No. 20 Texas to take on No. 12 Washington in the Valero Alamo Bowl

Texas is going back to the Alamo Bowl to square off against Washington.

No. 20 Texas is set to take on No. 12 Washington in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29.

This top-25 matchup between Big 12 and Pac-12 teams should have no shortage of fireworks and star power. Texas running back Bijan Robinson, should he decide to play, and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. are two of the most exciting players in the nation.

Washington enters with a 10-2 record on the season, winners of six straight games. The Huskies boast a dynamic offense that is scoring over 40 points per game. Penix Jr. currently holds the most passing yards in the country.

Texas heads to San Antonio with an 8-4 record. The Longhorns reached bowl eligibility after a 5-7 season in 2021.

This game features some familiarity between the two programs. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski are former Washington coaches. Sarkisian spent 2009-2013 as the Huskies’ head coach while Kwiatkowski served as an assistant at Washington from 2014-2020.

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