The Texas Longhorns secured a dramatic overtime victory over Arizona State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. As the fifth seed, Texas faced the fourth-seeded Sun Devils, resulting in a nail-biting finish. Key plays included a late interception by safety Andrew Mukuba and a pivotal touchdown pass from quarterback Quinn Ewers. Texas overturned a fourth-quarter deficit to push the game into overtime, where Andrew Mukuba’s interception sealed the win. The Longhorns advanced to the semifinals, marking their first step toward a national championship since 2009, with a scheduled matchup against either Ohio State or Oregon next.
