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Texas at Washington

Jan 2, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site

CFP Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl

Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1

Away

Texas

SEC

Final Score

31 - 37

Home

Washington

Big Ten

Game Pulse

Immediate edge indicators from the box score.

Total Yards

Washington532

Texas498

Passing Yards

Washington430

Texas318

Rushing Yards

Washington102

Texas180

Turnovers

Washington1

Texas2

Game Conditions

ConditionCloudy

Temperature53°F

Wind17 mph N

Humidity

72%

Precipitation

0.00 in

Player Game Leaders

Top individual performers and full player box data.

Passing

Michael Penix Jr.

Washington

YDS: 430

Rushing

CJ Baxter Jr.

Texas

YDS: 64

Receiving

Rome Odunze

Washington

YDS: 125

Tackles

Jaylan Ford

Texas

TOT: 10

Full Player Box

Box Score Comparison

Washington vs Texas box score comparison chart

Possession Split

Possession split chart

Washington36:20

Texas23:40

Stat Dominance

Team comparison across key performance areas

Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics

Game Story

Washington holds off Texas 37-31

Washington defeated Texas 37-31 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 532-498 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.

Washington set the terms early in a game that finished 37-31. Jaydon Blue 5 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Texas the first major swing.

Washington's box score carried the story: 532 total yards, 102 rushing yards, and 430 passing yards. Texas finished with 498 total yards, including 180 on the ground and 318 through the air.

Washington converted 3-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Washington led 21-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Grady Gross 40 Yd Field Goal.

Key Moments

Rushing Touchdown
Jaydon Blue 5 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick) (Texas led 7-7 over Washington).
Rushing Touchdown
Dillon Johnson 2 Yd Run (Grady Gross Kick) (Washington led 7-0 over Texas).
Rushing Touchdown
Dillon Johnson 1 Yd Run (Grady Gross Kick) (Washington led 14-7 over Texas).
Rushing Touchdown
Byron Murphy II 1 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick) (Texas led 14-14 over Washington).
Passing Touchdown
Ja'Lynn Polk 29 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Grady Gross Kick) (Washington led 21-14 over Texas).
Rushing Touchdown
CJ Baxter 3 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick) (Texas led 21-21 over Washington).

Stat Callouts

Final score
37-31
Washington defeated Texas.
Total yards
532-498
Washington held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
102
Washington averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
430
Washington averaged 11 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Washington's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-11
Texas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.

Analysis

Game Breakdown

Statistic	Washington	Texas
Total Yards	532	498
Passing Yards	430	318
Rushing Yards	102	180
First Downs	25	23
Third Down Efficiency	3-11	4-11
Fourth Down Efficiency	1-2	0-1
Total Penalties (Yards)	5-39	10-66
Turnovers	1	2
Completions / Attempts	29-39	24-43
Rushing Attempts	31	28
Passing TDs	2	1
Rushing TDs	2	3
Kicking Points	13	7
Possession Time	36:20	23:40

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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)