Arizona State vs. Texas: Score, live updates for the College Football Playoff in the Peach Bowl

Arizona State vs. Texas: Score, live updates for the College Football Playoff in the Peach Bowl

1:04 a.m., December 23, 2024

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Here’s how to watch the 2024 CFP quarterfinal game between Arizona State and Texas in the Peach Bowl:

  • Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
  • Time: 1 p.m. ET
  • TV/Streaming: ESPN and WatchESPN
  • Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
  • Live statistics: Click or tap here

1:04 a.m., December 23, 2024

Here are some of the key storylines and players to watch in this year’s Peach Bowl between Arizona State and Texas.

Storylines

  • How they got here
    • Arizona State won the Big 12 and received an automatic bid and a bye to the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.
    • Texas lost the SEC Championship Game but was the top-seeded overall team in the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns hosted a first-round game against ACC champion Clemson and won 38-24.
  • Previous CFP experience
    • Arizona State is making its first appearance in the College Football Playoff.
    • Texas made its first CFP appearance last year, losing to Washington in the Sugar Bowl. The Longhorns won their first game in the 12-team playoffs this year, moving their all-time CFP record to 1-1.
  • All-time Peach Bowl record
    • Arizona State is 1-0 in the Peach Bowl and won its only game against North Carolina 48-26 in 1970.
    • Texas has never played in the Peach Bowl before.
  • Coaching
    • Arizona State University head coach Kenny Dillingham was named Big 12 Coach of the Year in his second year at the helm.
    • Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is in his fourth year with the Longhorns. He was named the 2023 Big 12 Coach of the Year.

Players to keep an eye on

Here are some Arizona State players to keep an eye on.

  • Fifth in Heisman voting: RB Cam Skattebo
  • Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year: QB Sam Leavitt
  • Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year: WR Jordan Tyson

Arizona State All-Big 12 player

  • 1st team | RB Cam Skattebo
  • 1st team | OL Leif Fautanu
  • 1st team | WR Jordyn Tyson
  • 1st team | DB Xavion Alford
  • 2nd team | QB Sam Leavitt
  • 2nd team | TE Chamon Metayer
  • 2nd team | DL CJ Fite
  • 2nd team | LB Keyshaun Elliot

Here are some Texas players to keep an eye on

  • Outland Trophy: OL Kelvin Banks Jr.
  • Thorpe Prize: DB Jahdae Barron

Texas All-SEC player

  • 1st team | OL Kelvin Banks Jr.
  • 1st team | DB Jahdae Barron
  • 2nd team | QB Quinn Ewers
  • 2nd team | TE Gunnar Helm
  • 2nd team | LB Anthony Hill Jr.
  • 3rd team | RB Quintrevion Wisner
  • 3rd team | DB Andrew Mukuba

1:04 a.m., December 23, 2024

Here’s how Arizona State and Texas fare based on this season’s results.

Arizona State vs. Texas
Arizona State Statistics for 2024 Texas
11-2 (7-2) Recording (Conf) 12-2 (7-1)
33.1 Points per game 33.9
21.3 Points allowed 13.3
423.2 Yards per game 449.0
224.4 Passing yards per game 265.4
198.8 Rush yards per game 173.5
336.9 Yards allowed per game 261.4
219.2 Pass yards are allowed per game 156.9
117.8 Rush yards are allowed per game 104.5

1:03 a.m., December 23, 2024

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