Texas Longhorns vs. Washington Huskies 1/1/24 NCAAF College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Sugar Bowl Betting Picks

Texas Longhorns vs. Washington Huskies 1/1/24 – In a highly anticipated College Football Playoff Semifinal, the Texas Longhorns face the Washington Huskies in a contest that has become a focal point for fans and best betting sites alike. The Longhorns, with an impressive 12-1 record, are set to challenge the undefeated Huskies at the iconic Sugar Bowl, promising a clash of titans in this high-stakes matchup.

Texas Longhorns vs. Washington Huskies 1/1/24

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Longhorns	-4 -110	o63 -110	-173
Huskies	+4 -110	u63 -110	+153

Semifinal Showdown 🤘

🏈 Texas vs. Washington
📅 Monday, Jan. 1 | 7:45 PM CT
📍 New Orleans, LA | Caesars Superdome
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Quinn Ewers QB vs. Michael Penix Jr. QB

Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers has put together an impressive season in his first year as a starter, completing 70.7% of his passes for 3,161 yards, 21 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. The redshirt freshman has shown exceptional accuracy and arm talent, with the ability to push the ball downfield as evidenced by his 9 yards per attempt average. While he has struggled with turnovers at times, Ewers has excellent pocket presence and has proven he can handle high-pressure situations. He keys an explosive Longhorns offense.

On the other side, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leads the nation in passing yards with 4,218 to go along with 33 touchdowns. The Indiana transfer has been phenomenal in his first year running the Huskies offense, showing pinpoint accuracy with elite arm strength to all levels of the field. Penix excels at reading defenses and stands tall in the pocket, with the scrambling ability to extend plays. He spearheads one of the most dangerous passing attacks in college football.

Longhorns Offense Led By Playmakers Mitchell and Baxter

The Longhorns have playmakers all over the field, led by running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Robinson has been dominant, rushing for over 1,200 yards and scoring 18 total touchdowns behind a powerful offensive line. Worthy is a speedster who can take the top off a defense, racking up over 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns. Together they form a lethal one-two punch that perfectly complements Quinn Ewers in the passing game.

Huskies’ Critical Players: Dillon Johnson and Rome Odunze

Washington’s strength lies in their diverse offensive lineup. Dillon Johnson has amassed 1113 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns as a running back; Rome Odunze, with 1428 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns as wide receiver, has become Penix Jr’s go-to option providing explosiveness while remaining reliable with an average 17.6 yard per reception average.

NCAAF Betting Odds: Texas Longhorns -170, Over/Under: 63

Despite Washington’s undefeated record, Texas as 3.5 point favorites playing essentially a home game in New Orleans. The Longhorns moneyline odds sit at -170, while bettors can get the Huskies installed as underdogs at +150. The over/under total is set at 63 points. With two elite offenses on the field, the over looks enticing at first glance.

Trends

Texas Longhorns Betting Trends

Texas are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Longhorns are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Texas are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Pac-12 conference.
Texas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played in January.
Longhorns are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing as the favourite.

Washington Huskies Betting Trends

Washington are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games.
Huskies are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Washington are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing as the underdog.