The Texas Longhorns are set to return to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl, where they will face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils in a College Football Playoff semifinal matchup. Texas secured their spot in the semifinals by defeating Clemson 38-24 in the first round of the playoffs.
Despite a strong start that saw Texas take a commanding lead, Clemson fought back to make it a close game in the fourth quarter. However, a crucial goal-line stand by the Texas defense and a late defensive stop sealed the victory for the Longhorns.
The Texas ground game was instrumental in the win, with a total of 292 rushing yards. Jaydon Blue led the way with 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 77-yard scoring run. Quintrevion Wisner also contributed with 110 yards and two touchdowns.
Quarterback Quinn Ewers had a solid performance, completing 17 of 24 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown, though he did throw one interception.
Arizona State, led by head coach Kenny Dillingham, has had a remarkable season, defying preseason expectations by earning the No. 4 seed in the playoffs. The Sun Devils received a first-round bye and are now preparing to face the Longhorns in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
The Peach Bowl is scheduled for New Year's Day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET. Texas will look to continue their playoff run and secure a spot in the national championship game with a win over Arizona State.
