Texas Secures Cotton Bowl Spot in Overtime Thriller

In the high-stakes world of college football, the Texas Longhorns pulled off an exciting 39-31 double overtime win against Arizona State in the Peach Bowl. This victory booked them a ticket to the Cotton Bowl, where they'll face the winner of Oregon vs. Ohio State. The game was not without its dramatics. Texas kicker Bert Auburn missed a crucial 38-yard field goal at the end of regulation, sending the game into overtime. However, quarterback Quinn Ewers stepped up, throwing a 28-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Golden on 4th and 13 to tie the game. In the second overtime, Ewers found tight end Gunnar Helm for another touchdown, and Andrew Mukuba intercepted Arizona State's quarterback to seal the win.

Arizona State's comeback was led by Cam Skattebo, who finished with 215 all-purpose yards and scored three touchdowns. His performance was a highlight, considering the Sun Devils trailed 17-3 at halftime but outplayed Texas in total yards and possession time. The Longhorns' special teams had a rollercoaster day, with Auburn missing field goals and Silas Bolden scoring a 75-yard punt return touchdown. Texas' run game struggled, managing just 53 yards on 29 carries, a stark contrast to their season-high performance against Clemson.

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