Texas Defeats Clemson to Advance in College Football Playoff

The Longhorns' dominant ground game and key defensive stops secured a 38-24 victory, setting up a Peach Bowl matchup against Arizona State.

Texas running backs Jaydon Blue and Quintrevion Wisner combined for 256 rushing yards and four touchdowns, with Blue breaking free for a 77-yard score in the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Quinn Ewers passed for 202 yards and a touchdown in what is likely his final home game for Texas, while Clemson's Cade Klubnik threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns in a losing effort.
The Longhorns' defense delivered critical plays, including a fourth-and-goal stop in the fourth quarter to preserve their lead and halt Clemson's momentum.
Texas outgained Clemson 292-76 on the ground, leveraging their running attack to control the game's tempo and limit Clemson's opportunities.
With the win, Texas (12-2) advances to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals to face Arizona State (11-2) in the Peach Bowl on January 1, a matchup of the past two Big 12 champions.