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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns (12-1) and No. 2 Washington Huskies (13-0) meet 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), against 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 has gone 7-6-0 ATS this season.
- Texas is 6-5 against the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season.
- Texas games with a set total have hit the over five times this season (38.5%).
Texas Stats & Insights
- Texas has been clicking on all fronts 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 difficult matchup 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 season.
- Texas ranks 98th in pass defense this season (240.8 passing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with 286.8 passing yards per game.
- Texas has been clicking on all fronts in the running game this year, ranking 24th-best in rushing offense (189.1 rushing yards per game) and fourth-best in rushing defense (81.1 rushing yards allowed per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Texas has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking best by giving up a 25.9% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 69th (38.5% third-down percentage).
- 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 3,161 pass yards for Texas, completing 70.7% of his passes and throwing 21 touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
- Jonathon Brooks has carried the ball 186 times for a team-high 1,138 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 10 times. He’s also tacked on 25 catches for 286 yards (22 per game) and one touchdown in the pass game.
- This season, CJ Baxter has carried the ball 130 times for 596 yards (45.8 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Xavier Worthy’s 969 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 115 times and has registered 73 catches and five touchdowns.
- Adonai Mitchell has hauled in 51 receptions totaling 813 yards, finding the end zone 10 times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Ja’Tavion Sanders has a total of 607 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 39 passes and scoring two touchdowns.
- Ethan Burke has racked up six sacks to lead the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 38 tackles.
- Texas’ leading tackler, Jaylan Ford, has 82 tackles, seven TFL, one sack, and two interceptions this year.
- Terrance Brooks leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 18 tackles and three passes defended.
Washington Betting Insights
- So far this season, Washington has put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 4-point underdogs.
- Washington has gone over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
Washington Pick Insights
- Washington’s offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 10th-best in the FBS with 469.1 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 397.2 total yards per game, which ranks 93rd.
- 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 surrendering 23.6 points per game, which ranks 50th.
- Washington ranks 12th-worst in passing yards allowed per game (263.2), but at least it has been excelling on the offensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in passing yards per game (343.8).
- Washington is accumulating 125.2 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (100th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 134.1 rushing yards per contest (41st-ranked) on defense.
- Washington’s third-down defense ranks 88th in the FBS with a 40.6% third-down conversion rate allowed, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 12th-best by putting up a 48% third-down rate.
- Washington has produced 18 forced turnovers (49th in the FBS) and committed 16 turnovers (53rd in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 45th in the FBS.
Washington’s Best Players
- Michael Penix Jr. has thrown for 4,218 yards (324.5 per game) while completing 65.7% of his passes and collecting 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 paydirt 14 times on the ground, as well.
- Will Nixon has run for 194 yards across 31 carries, scoring one touchdown.
- Rome Odunze leads his team with 1,428 receiving yards on 81 catches with 13 touchdowns.
- Ja’Lynn Polk has caught 60 passes and compiled 1,000 receiving yards (76.9 per game) with eight touchdowns.
- Jalen McMillan’s 34 receptions (on 48 targets) have netted him 468 yards (36 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Bralen Trice has racked up 4.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up six TFL and 37 tackles.
- Washington’s leading tackler, Dominique Hampton, has 82 tackles and two interceptions this year.
- Jabbar Muhammad has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 29 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended.
