Tue, Jan 9th, 2024 - 5:33am
January 02, 2024 - 5:58am | By James McCarty
(New Orleans, LA) -- Washington is moving on to the College Football Playoff national championship game.
The Huskies took down Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl from New Orleans. Michael Penix Jr. turned in an excellent performance, completing 29-of-38 passes for 430 yards and two touchdowns. Rome Odunze led all receivers with six receptions for 125 yards, while Ja'Lynn Polk totaled five catches for 122 yards and a TD. Jalen McMillan also found the end zone for Washington as the Huskies improved to 14-0. Texas QB Quinn Ewers passed for 318 yards and a touchdown. CJ Baxter, Jaydon Blue and Byron Murphy the Second scored on the ground for the Longhorns in the losing effort. Texas finishes the season with a 12-2 record.
Washington will play Michigan for the national title in Houston on January 8th.
