AP Top 25 Poll

#3 Texas Longhorns

2024

Overall Record

12-2

Last Game

vs Washington L 31-37

Conference Record

9-1

Next Game

@Washington 01/01/2024

FILE - Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates after his team won the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Sarkisian’s contract extension will push his guaranteed salary to $10.3 million this year under details released by the school's Board of Regents. That will make him one of the highest paid coaches in the country after leading the Longhorns to the Big 12 championship and their first appearance in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Texas regents approve Sarkisian contract extension and raise to more than $10 million

Steve Sarkisian is college football’s latest $10 million man. The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a raise and contract extension for the Longhorns coach to boosts his guaranteed salary to $10.3 million this year and sign him through the 2030 season.

FILE - Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates after his team won the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Sarkisian’s contract extension will push his guaranteed salary to $10.3 million this year under details released by the school's Board of Regents. That will make him one of the highest paid coaches in the country after leading the Longhorns to the Big 12 championship and their first appearance in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Big money: Texas coach Sarkisian getting salary increase to more than $10 million per year

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian speaks during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA CFP college football semi-final game against Washington in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Texas gives coach Sarkisian a four-year contract extension after Big 12 title and CFP appearance

FILE - Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) throws against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Thompson, who has played quarterback at Texas, Nebraska and Florida Atlantic, has announced he will transfer to Oklahoma for his seventh and final season of an injury-riddled career. Thompson, 25, made the announcement on social media on Thursday night, Jan. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Casey Thompson, former Texas, Nebraska and FAU QB, says he’ll transfer to Oklahoma

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) pases the ball against Texas during the first half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Strength vs. strength for CFP title: Michigan’s stingy pass D faces Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.

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Washington defensive end Bralen Trice (8) celebrates during the second half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game against Texas, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Edge rusher Bralen Trice hopes for one more big performance for Washington, this time for the title

Understandably overshadowed by Washington’s high-powered offense and the performance this season from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and his stable of wide receivers, the Huskies understand their defense has to do its part in the national championship game against No. 1 Michigan.

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy celebrates during the second half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game against Washington, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas’ top playmakers start declaring for the NFL draft after playoff loss

Several players who helped lead Texas to the program’s first appearance in the College Football Playoff have declared for the NFL draft and will leave school early.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) pases the ball against Texas during the first half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Pressuring Penix problematic for Texas’ highly touted defensive line at the Sugar Bowl

Pressuring Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. proved problematic for Texas’ highly touted defensive line in their College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl.

Washington players celebrate victory against Texas after the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Washington gives Pac-12 chance to be conference of champions in football 1 more time before leaving

The curtain will close on the Pac-12’s final season as a Power Five football conference on the biggest stage in the sport.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) moves out of the pocket against Washington during the first half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Ewers, Texas, produce high drama, but come up just short in Sugar Bowl CFP semifinal

Quinn Ewers and the Texas Longhorns were one 13-yard completion away from pulling off a game-winning drive for the ages in their College Football Playoff semifinal against Washington in the Sugar Bowl.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. celebrates after the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Michael Penix Jr. leads Washington to 37-31 win over Texas in the Sugar Bowl

Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, earning the beleaguered Pac-12 one more game this season.

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs in for a touchdown past Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) during overtime at the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Michigan beats Alabama 27-20 in OT at the Rose Bowl, will face Washington in national title game

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian arrives for Texas Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in New Orleans, La. Texas will take on Washington on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Washington, Texas meet in Sugar Bowl CFP semifinal behind coaches with very different career paths

Washington’s Kalen DeBoer and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian are newcomers as head coaches in the College Football Playoff, with career paths that could not be more different.

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA CFP college football semi-final game against Washington in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Sugar Bowl CFP semifinal has historical significance for Washington and Texas

Second seed Washington and third-seeded Texas clash in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans with a berth in the Jan. 8 national championship game in Houston on the line.

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Katie Feeney, a social media reporter, films the Sugar Bowl trophy during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA CFP college football semi-final game between Texas and Washington in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Washington’s first Sugar Bowl came at an ideal time for former Tulane AD Troy Dannen

The Washington Huskies’ first Sugar Bowl came at an ideal time for new athletic director Troy Dannen.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning talks to reporters during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA college football semi-final game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Arch Manning outlines his reasons for remaining a Texas Longhorn, even possibly as a backup

Arch Manning says he envisions remaining at Texas even if current starting quarterback Quinn Ewers returns next season.

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA CFP college football semi-final game against Washington in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Washington’s DeBoer, Texas’ Sarkisian built playoff teams with holdovers from previous coaches

Remaking a roster has never been easier in college football for a coach taking over a new team. At Washington and Texas, extreme, Deion Sanders-style makeovers weren’t needed.

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) is tackled after a long gain by Oklahoma State linebacker Nickolas Martin (4) as safety Cameron Epps (7) and linebacker Xavier Benson (1) follow behind in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

How to watch Texas vs. Washington in Sugar Bowl: Start time, channel, livestream

Texas and Washington will meet in the Sugar Bowl for a chance to play in the national championship game.

FILE - Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch over Kansas State cornerback Jacob Parrish (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mitchell was selected as the Big 12 newcomer of the year. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

This College Football Playoff thing is practically routine for Texas WR Adonai Mitchell

For Texas receiver Adonai Mitchell, there’s no mystery surrounding the College Football Playoff. Monday’s semifinal matchup between third-seeded Texas and second-seeded Washington in the Sugar Bowl will be the fifth CFP game of Mitchell’s college career.

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) walks the field during practice at the Superdome ahead of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. Texas will take on the Washington in the Sugar Bowl on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Aaron E. Martinez /Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Michigan C Nugent, Texas WR Worthy say they will be full go for playoff after ankle injuries

Michigan and Texas both expect to have key players who were limited in their conference championship games healthy for the College Football Playoff.

FILE - Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Longhorns meet Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in the Sugar Bowl in a matchup of offenses known for aggressive and creative play calling. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Creative and aggressive play-callers fuel high-powered offenses for No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas

No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas meet in a College Football Playoff matchup at the Sugar Bowl of offenses known for aggressive and creative play calling.

FILE - Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) blocks for running back Dillon Johnson (7) who takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. Fautanu and the Huskies' offensive line paved the way for No. 2 Washington to make the College Football Playoff. They are scheduled to face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 2 Washington’s ‘nasty’ offensive line out prove West Coast football can out-tough Texas in CFP

Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu has heard all the snide remarks about finesse West Coast football and not being tough enough.

FILE - Texas coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates the team's win over Iowa State in an NCAA college football game, Nov. 18, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. Texas is back — fourteen years after last playing for a national championship, Texas (12-1) is in the College Football Playoff as Big 12 champion. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)

Meme no more: Texas is back and playing for a national championship with Huskies on deck in CFP semi

Texas is back. And not just as a punchline, meme or wisecrack. Fourteen years after last playing for a national championship, the Big 12 champion Longhorns are in the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma State wide receiver Rashod Owens, left, reaches for the ball on a touchdown reception in front of Texas A&M defensive back Kent Robinson during the second half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Owens, Presley help No. 22 Oklahoma State beat Texas A&M 31-23 in Texas Bowl

Rashod Owens had a career-high 164 yards receiving with two touchdowns and Brennan Presley tied a school record with 16 receptions and had 152 yards receiving in No. 22 Oklahoma State’s 31-23 victory over Texas A&M in the Texas Bowl on Wednesday night.

FILE - Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) sets back to pass during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The final four-team College Football Playoff promises to be one of the closest in the 10-year history of the event (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Picking the CFP semis: Alabama and Texas have the edge to reach the national championship game

The final four-team College Football Playoff promises to be one of the closest in the 10-year history of the event.

T’Vondre Sweat a dominant force on the Texas defensive line heading into CFP semi vs. Washington

Texas defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat has been dominant for the Longhorns as they head into the College Football playoff.

FILE - Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze looks into the stands after an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Sept. 9, 2023, in Seattle. Odunze, who played the middle portion of the year with a broken rib and finished the year as a first-team All-American on seemingly every list, will face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Washington WR Rome Odunze looks for a final starring chapter in the College Football Playoff

Rome Odunze will leave Washington in the discussion as the best wide receiver ever to wear the purple and the gold.

FILE - Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Gordon was selected as the Associated Press Big 12 Offensive player of the year. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala, File)

Gordon to lead No. 22 Oklahoma State against Texas A&M in Texas Bowl

Ollie Gordon II flirted with the idea of leaving Oklahoma State, with the star running back entering the transfer portal earlier this month.

FILE - Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ewers, the Texas native in his second season with the Longhorns after a year at Ohio State, is averaging 271 yards passing per game with 17 TDs and and five interceptions in his 10 games. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Freshman Manning ascends to backup QB for No. 3 Texas with Murphy in transfer portal

Quinn Ewers is still the starting quarterback for No. 3 Texas as it prepares to face No. 2 Washington in a College Football Playoff game on Jan. 1.

FILE - Texas coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates the team's win over Iowa State in an NCAA college football game Nov. 18, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. Sarkisian was voted The Associated Press Big 12 coach of the year. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)

Big 12 Signing Day: Texas and OU will head to SEC with top-10 classes. Texas Tech signs first 5-star

Texas and Oklahoma will head to the Southeastern Conference next season with national top-10 recruiting classes that are by far the highest-ranked among current teams in the Big 12.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to players during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Alabama in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Signing day: Georgia has top class after 5-star flip; Ohio State sigh of relief on No. 1 player

The early signing period in college football opened with just a little five-star drama. Georgia likely locked up a recruiting crown by flipping an in-state blue-chipper away from Florida State.

FILE - Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba plays against Syracuse during an NCAA college football game Oct. 22, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Former Clemson safety Mukuba has announced he is transferring to Texas, his hometown school. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Clemson S Mukuba transfers home to Texas; QB Dante Moore chooses Oregon after freshman year at UCLA

Former Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba is transferring to Texas, his hometown school and cornerback Decamerion Richardson says he is leaving Mississippi State for rival Mississippi.

FILE - Oregon State linebacker Andrew Chatfield Jr., left, pulls down Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the second half of an NCAA college football game in this file photograph taken Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. Deion Sanders is accomplishing what he pledged to do by overhauling his offensive line to better protect his often-hit quarterback son. The Colorado coach reached into the transfer portal and brought in linemen from the University of Houston, Connecticut, Indiana and UTEP. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Deion Sanders is luring linemen to Colorado to protect QB son. Now, those blockers need to jell.

Can college football programs rely on the transfer portal to build talented offensive lines? Deion Sanders is trying to do just that at Colorado, which had one of the worst lines in football last season.

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall runs against Georgia Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sept. 30, 2023, in Statesboro, Ga. McCall announced Wednesday, Dec. 13, he'll transfer from Coastal Carolina to North Carolina State following an injury-plagued season in which he appeared in only seven games. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall announces he is transferring to NC State

Quarterback Grayson McCall announced he’ll transfer from Coastal Carolina to North Carolina State following an injury-plagued season and former Wolfpack quarterback MJ Morris is heading to Maryland.