Texas Longhorns Edge Arizona State in Peach Bowl

In a thrilling Peach Bowl quarterfinal, the Texas Longhorns defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 39-31 in double overtime, advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals against Ohio State. Arizona State initially struggled, trailing 17-3 at halftime, but mounted a fierce comeback led by Cam Skattebo and Sam Leavitt, sending the game into overtime after scoring two late touchdowns. Despite a controversial no-call on a targeting review favoring Texas, the Sun Devils demonstrated resilience and put up a strong fight against the heavily favored Longhorns. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised his team's toughness in overcoming adversity, noting their ability to perform under pressure. The game highlighted the competitive nature of the Big 12, challenging narratives about the SEC's dominance in college football. Texas now prepares to address their shortcomings as they head into the semifinals, while Arizona State's performance raises questions about their potential moving forward.