It’s assuredly going to be a party in New Orleans outside the Superdome, but inside? Washington and Texas promise to deliver plenty of festivities as well in the Sugar Bowl. There are points aplenty all over this game, but how will it play out? We asked coaches who have game-planned for both what they think about how each unit matches up.
Washington offense vs. Texas defense
When breaking down UW’s outstanding receiving corps, Ja’Lynn Polk is not regarded as a player with blazing speed, but his hands jump out at those who have evaluated him. Rome Odunze is the best of the trio, specifically at adjusting to the ball when it’s in the air, and his connection with Michael Penix Jr. on back-shoulder throws down the field is nearly impossible to defend. But the missing piece for too much of this season has been Jalen McMillan, “the guy who keeps you up at night,” according to an opposing defensive backs coach. He’s expected to be nearly fully recovered from a knee injury and certainly looked plenty explosive in the Pac-12 championship game when he caught nine passes for 131 yards.
