Texas vs. Washington: How to watch, TV channel, betting lines, storylines, and more

The College Football Playoff semifinals feature the No. 3 Texas Longhorns (12-1, 8-1 Big 12) facing No. 2 Washington (13-0, 9-0 Pac 12) from the Superdome in New Orleans, La. Here’s how to watch, stream, and more.
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Texas and Washington will face each other again after last year’s Alamo Bowl. This is the third bowl game between the two programs, including the 2001 Holiday Bowl.
Washington’s offense has been spectacular in 2023. They are 11th in the country with 37.7 points per game. They boast the nation’s leading passer in Michael Penix Jr (4,218 yards) and the second-leading receiver in Rome Odunze (1,428 yards).
How to Watch
When: Monday, January 1st
Time: 7:45pm. (Central)
TV: ESPN
Listen: TexasSports.com
Betting the game
Moneyline: Texas (-179), Washington (+149)
Spread: Texas (-4)
Over/under: 63.5 points
STORYLINES
Texas team info two days out from the National Semifinal against Washington (+)
Washington Huskies Playoff Preview Series: Part I — Part II, Wrinkles & Wildcards (+)
Texas offensive stars discuss upcoming NFL decisions
Kyle Flood, Steve Sarkisian working together on the Texas offense
Adonai Mitchell embodies Texas’ confidence heading into the College Football Playoff
Sugar Bowl Media Day 2 – Live Updates
Everything Washington OC Ryan Grubb said at his Thursday press conference
Does Texas familiarity with Washington’s offense provide an edge in the Sugar Bowl?
Texas’ defensive line prepares for Washington’s Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line
Brief notes from Texas’ Thursday Sugar Bowl practice (+)
Longhorn Louisiana natives eager to play in the Superdome
5 key Longhorns for the Sugar Bowl against the Washington Huskies (+)
Steve Sarkisian arrives in New Orleans with a focused Texas team in tow























