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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns (12-1) and No. 2 Washington Huskies (13-0) play on January 1, 2024, at 8:45 PM ET in the Sugar Bowl, with a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship up for grabs.
The Longhorns are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-4), versus the Huskies. The over/under for this game is 64 points.
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Game Info for Texas vs. Washington
- Game Day: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Game Time: 8:45 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Stadium: Caesars Superdome
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -4 | -110 | -110 | 64 | -110 | -110 | -186 | +155 |
Texas Pick Insights
- Texas is 7-6-0 ATS this season.
- Texas is 6-5 against the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season.
- Texas has gone over in five of its 13 games with a set total (38.5%).
Texas Stats & Insights
- Texas has been firing on all cylinders this season, ranking ninth-best in total offense (475.9 yards per game) and 23rd-best in total defense (321.9 yards allowed per game).
- Texas has been a tough opponent for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (16th-best with 36.2 points per game) and scoring defense (13th-best with 17.5 points allowed per game) this year.
- Texas has the 98th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (240.8 allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best with 286.8 passing yards per game.
- Texas has been a tough opponent for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (24th-best with 189.1 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (fourth-best with 81.1 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Texas has the 69th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (38.5% conversion rate), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking best with a 25.9% third-down percentage allowed.
- With 23 forced turnovers (14th in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (53rd in the FBS), Texas’ +7 turnover margin is the 21st-best in college football.
Texas’ Best Players
- Quinn Ewers has compiled 3,161 yards (243.2 ypg) on 248-of-351 passing with 21 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Jonathon Brooks, has carried the ball 186 times for 1,138 yards (87.5 per game), scoring 10 times. He’s also caught 25 passes for 286 yards and one touchdown.
- CJ Baxter has carried the ball 130 times for 596 yards (45.8 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Xavier Worthy’s leads his squad with 969 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 73 catches (out of 115 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Adonai Mitchell has caught 51 passes for 813 yards (62.5 yards per game) and 10 touchdowns this year.
- Ja’Tavion Sanders has a total of 607 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 39 passes and scoring two touchdowns.
- Ethan Burke has collected six sacks to lead the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 38 tackles.
- Jaylan Ford, Texas’ tackle leader, has 82 tackles, seven TFL, one sack, and two interceptions this year.
- Terrance Brooks has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 18 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Washington Betting Insights
- Washington is 6-6-1 against the spread this year.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in six of Washington’s 13 games with a set total.
Washington Pick Insights
- Washington’s offense has been consistently moving the chains, racking up 469.1 total yards per contest (10th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 93rd by surrendering 397.2 total yards per game.
- Washington’s offensive attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 11th-best in the FBS with 37.7 points per game. In terms of defense, it is ceding 23.6 points per game, which ranks 50th.
- Defensively, Washington is a bottom-25 pass unit, surrendering 263.2 passing yards per game (12th-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on the other side of the ball, posting 343.8 passing yards per contest (second-best).
- With 125.2 rushing yards per game on offense, Washington ranks 100th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 41st, surrendering 134.1 rushing yards per contest.
- Washington’s third-down defense ranks 88th in the FBS with a 40.6% third-down conversion percentage surrendered, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 12th-best by posting a 48% third-down rate.
- After forcing 18 turnovers (49th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 16 times (53rd in the FBS) this season, Washington has the 45th-ranked turnover margin of +2.
Washington’s Best Players
- Michael Penix Jr. has compiled 4,218 yards on 65.7% passing while tossing 33 touchdown passes with nine interceptions this season.
- Dillon Johnson is his team’s leading rusher with 201 carries for 1,113 yards, or 85.6 per game. He’s found the end zone 14 times on the ground, as well.
- Will Nixon has piled up 31 carries and totaled 194 yards with one touchdown.
- Rome Odunze leads his squad with 1,428 receiving yards on 81 receptions with 13 touchdowns.
- Ja’Lynn Polk has 60 receptions (on 97 targets) for a total of 1,000 yards (76.9 yards per game) and eight touchdowns this year.
- Jalen McMillan’s 48 targets have resulted in 34 receptions for 468 yards and three touchdowns.
- Bralen Trice has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has six TFL and 37 tackles.
- Dominique Hampton is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 82 tackles and two interceptions.
- Jabbar Muhammad has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 29 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended to his name.
