Texas Beats Arizona State 39-31 in Double Overtime Peach Bowl Thriller to Reach CFP Semifinals

Jan 1, 2025, 10:16 PM

Texas Longhorns defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 39-31 in double overtime in the Peach Bowl quarterfinal of the College Football Playoff on January 1, 2025, held in Atlanta. The Longhorns, who led by 16 points in the fourth quarter, survived a dramatic comeback by Arizona State, avoiding a major upset. After Texas missed a potential game-winning field goal, the game went into overtime. In double overtime, quarterback Quinn Ewers connected on a crucial fourth-and-long touchdown pass, and defensive MVP Andrew Mukuba sealed the victory with an interception of ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt. The thrilling game, described as an "instant classic," advances Texas to the CFP semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Oregon and Ohio State matchup in the Cotton Bowl on January 10 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.