Washington survives Texas’ last-minute comeback try for CFP semifinal win
Washington kept its undefeated season intact Monday, and now the Huskies will get a chance to face Michigan for the national championship.
Michael Penix Jr. threw for over 400 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Quinn Ewers as they held off a late Texas rally to win the Sugar Bowl, 37-31 on Monday night.
Washington had a nine-point lead late in the fourth quarter.
Even after Texas kicked a field goal to trim their deficit to six, the Huskies recovered the onside kick and just needed a first down to secure a spot in the national championship.
But a Washington injury on third down, a costly penalty on the ensuing punt gave Texas a chance.
The Huskies’ defense allowed Texas to march down the field but kept them out of the end zone.
The Huskies and Longhorns traded touchdowns in the first half and were tied at 21 after 31 minutes, but Washington outscored Texas, 10-0, in the third quarter to take control.
Texas pulled within six points after a late field goal with less than 90 seconds remaining, but Washington recovered the ensuing onside kick.
The Huskies, as the No. 2 seed, will now have a chance to win the program’s first national championship since 1991.
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