Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led the nation in passing yards this season and leads the No. 12 Huskies in the Alamo Bowl against No. 21 Texas. FOX13
. That made the Huskies' quarterback one of the top players to watch this bowl season.
Texas made key strides in coach Steve Sarkisian's second season. After a 5-7 finish in 2021 that included the longest losing streak in 65 years, the Longhorns finished third in the Big 12 and were in the mix for a berth in the conference championship game in late November.Unlike Washington, Texas has seen an exodus of several top players before the bowl game.
"You never like losing a few of your better players like that, but that’s why you recruit, that’s why you have a deep roster," Sarkisian said. "So that when your number’s called, you can step up and play well."The Huskies have Penix back next season and they could have the majority of his top pass catchers, too.
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