No. 2 Washington football beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, La. on Jan. 1, 2024 to move onto the College Football Playoff Championship Game. Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw for 430 yards and two touchdowns. Bralen Trice had two sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery. Elijah Jackson knocked away a potential go-ahead touchdown for Texas on the last play of the game. Washington will take on Michigan in the national championship game on Jan. 8, 2024.