The Texas Longhorns defeated Arizona State in a thrilling Peach Bowl matchup, securing their spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Despite blowing a 16-point lead, the Longhorns ultimately prevailed in double overtime.
Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian's team ultimately clawed back to win the Peach Bowl 39-31 in double overtime on Jan. 1. While the Longhorns blew a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter, Sarkisian's team held on for the win against Arizona State. After the Longhorns punched their ticket to the semifinals on New Year's Day, redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Manning once again joined Sarkisian and Co. on the field.
Manning didn't get any playing time against ASU, as Texas starter Quinn Ewers put on quite a show against the Sun Devils, completing 20-of-30 passes for 322 yards and three touchdowns along with a rushing score. However, Sarkisian may utilize Manning when the Longhorns take on Georgia in the semifinals.Sarkisian, who kept Loreal close by after the team's thrilling win over the ASU, knows his team to step it up before facing the Buckeyes next weekend.'There’s going to be plenty of stuff that we’re going to look at this tape and say we gotta do better and be better, but the one thing I won’t have to say is our toughness and fight doesn’t need to be better,' Sarkisian told reporters. 'And if there’s one thing that you want as a calling card for your team is just that.'
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