The upcoming Peach Bowl on January 1, 2025, features a College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Arizona State Sun Devils.
**Texas Longhorns**
– **Offense**: Texas boasts a robust rushing attack, averaging 4.6 yards per carry and 173.5 rushing yards per game, ranking ninth in Expected Points Added (EPA) per rush.
– **Defense**: The Longhorns’ defensive front is formidable, allowing just 3.1 yards per carry and 104.5 rushing yards per game. They rank seventh nationally in EPA allowed per rush and ninth in EPA allowed on early downs.
**Arizona State Sun Devils**
– **Offense**: The Sun Devils’ offense is spearheaded by running back Cam Skattebo, who has accumulated over 2,000 total yards this season. However, they will be without their top receiver, Jordyn Tyson, which may impact their passing game.
– **Defense**: Arizona State’s defense has been effective against the run, conceding 3.8 yards per carry and 117.8 rushing yards per game. Their secondary has also been proficient, allowing explosive pass plays on only 14.1% of attempts, placing them tenth nationally.
**Matchup Outlook**
Texas enters the game as a 13.5-point favorite, with the total points over/under set at 52. The Longhorns’ potent rushing offense will challenge Arizona State’s run defense, while the Sun Devils’ offense must adapt to the absence of Tyson against a stout Texas defensive front.