Arizona State, despite falling to Texas in a thrilling double-overtime game, stole the show at the Peach Bowl. Running back Cam Skattebo, named the game's offensive MVP, delivered a dominant performance, rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns while also contributing through the air.
Arizona State may not have won the game, but they clearly won the hearts and minds of college football fans on New Year's Day.Coming into the game as 13-point underdogs, the Sun Devils rallied from a 24-8 fourth-quarter deficit to send the game into overtime. Arizona State was a tipped pass away from beating Texas 31-24 in the first overtime. Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo was named the Peach Bowl 's offensive MVP — the first time in 26 years a member of the losing team won the award.
He dominated the best defense in the country, rushing for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns, while catching 8 passes for 99 yards. He also threw a 42-yard touchdown pass and punched in a two-point conversion. At one point in the third quarter, Skattebo was seen vomiting on the sideline. He then returned to the game and made several huge plays in Arizona State's improbable rally.Former NFL Stars, Nick Saban Praise Arizona State 'I've been seeing snippets of this kid Cam Skattebo the last couple of years and after today I AM A CAM SKATTEBO fan!!!' wrote Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens on X. 'He’s a dog!!! Respectfully, He’s the white version of BEASTMODE!!''Wow! Texas’s 39-31 win over ASU in double OT 39-31 was one of the best College Football Playoff games that I’ve ever seen!' wrote Magic Johnson on X. 'ASU should be proud of how well they played and how hard they fought because they were part of an NCAA Football classic.' Wow! Texas’s 39-31 win over ASU in double OT 39-31 was one of the best College Football Playoff games that I’ve ever seen! ASU should be proud of how well they played and how hard they fought because they were part of an NCAA Football classic.'CAM SKATTEBO YOU HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH,' wrote former NFL All-Pro wide receiver Dez Bryant on X. 'OUTSTANDING SEASON ARIZONA STATE!''They physically kicked Texas' ass a little bit,' Saban said on the Pat McAfee show.They physically kicked Texas ass a little bit
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