The University of Washington Huskies have been rewarded for their impressive season with a second seed in the College Football Playoff. The Huskies will face off against the No. 3 Texas Longhorns in a Sugar Bowl rematch on New Year’s Day.
The Huskies have had a remarkable season, finishing with a 12-1 record and a Pac-12 Championship. Led by quarterback Jake Browning, the Huskies have been one of the most consistent teams in college football this season. Browning has thrown for over 3,000 yards and 28 touchdowns, while the defense has been one of the best in the nation, allowing just 17.8 points per game.
The Huskies will be looking to avenge their loss to the Longhorns in the 2015 Sugar Bowl. The Longhorns have had an impressive season as well, finishing with a 10-2 record and a Big 12 Championship. Led by quarterback Shane Buechele, the Longhorns offense has been one of the most explosive in the nation, averaging over 40 points per game. The defense has also been solid, allowing just 21.7 points per game.
The Huskies and Longhorns will meet in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have had impressive seasons and are looking to end their year with a win. It will be interesting to see how the Huskies respond to their loss to the Longhorns two years ago and if they can come out on top this time around.
No matter the outcome, it’s sure to be an exciting game between two of the top teams in college football. The Huskies and Longhorns will face off in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day and it should be a great game to watch.
