USA TODAY Sports: Sun Devils to lose to Longhorns in College Football Playoff quarterfinals

Paul Myerberg writes: “Once again, Texas benefits from landing in the No. 5 seed. Arizona State enters the playoffs on a six-game winning streak thanks to the backfield duo of quarterback Sam Leavitt and running back Cam Skattebo. It’s a different level. challenge than the Big 12 for the Sun Devils, who will need another herculean effort from the latter to soften the Longhorns’ defense and score what would be a major upset.

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NBC Sports: Arizona State to extend magical season against Texas in College Football Playoff quarterfinals

Nicole Auerbach writes: “Texas beat Clemson in the first round, but lost to red-hot Arizona State in the quarterfinals. My concerns about the Longhorns were evident in the two losses to Georgia, and even if the Sun Devils don’t. Not having as much total talent as the Bulldogs, I think they can completely overwhelm an opponent, as we saw in the Big 12 title game. I worry about the limitations of the Texas offense . can they run the ball against good defensive fronts? Quinn Ewers can avoid backbreaking turnovers against Clemson, but Arizona State’s run defense ranks ahead of Georgia’s if the Sun Devils can make Texas one-dimensional. …If they can get off the field on third down…If Kenny Dillingham can light the fire under his guys…I think we could see Arizona State extend its magical season. Well, for one more match. Oregon comes out on top in the end. And yes, Dan Lanning, we will certainly have fun.