Game Overview

The College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl features the No. 4 seed Arizona State Sun Devils (11-2) facing off against the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns (12-2). This clash will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 1, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 11:00 AM EST.

With a balanced offensive attack led by running back Cameron Skattebo and a resilient defense, Arizona State has high expectations.

Betting Odds

Oddsmakers heavily favor Texas in this matchup, but Arizona State’s underdog status makes them an intriguing pick for those seeking value. With an over/under of 51.5 points, this game is expected to feature a mix of strong offensive plays and critical defensive stops.

Team Analysis

Arizona State Sun Devils

Arizona State is coming off a dominant 45-19 victory over Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship, securing their spot in the CFP. Running back Cameron Skattebo has been the heart of their offense, amassing 1,568 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns this season. Quarterback Sam Leavitt has been efficient, throwing for 2,663 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just five interceptions.

Defensively, Arizona State allows 22.1 points per game, ranking among the top 30 in the nation. Their ability to generate turnovers and stop the run will be critical against Texas’ offense.

Texas Longhorns

The Longhorns, led by quarterback Quinn Ewers, boast one of the most well-rounded offenses in college football. Ewers has thrown for 2,867 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions this season. Running back Quinten Wisner complements the passing game with 973 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

Texas' defense is allowing just 18.2 points per game, but their secondary has shown vulnerability against strong passing teams. Arizona State will look to exploit these weaknesses.

Recent Performance

Arizona State Sun Devils

• 12/7/24: Defeated Iowa State 45-19
• 11/30/24: Defeated Arizona 49-7
• 11/23/24: Defeated BYU 28-23
• 11/16/24: Defeated Kansas State 24-14
• 11/9/24: Defeated UCF 35-31

Texas Longhorns

• 12/21/24: Defeated Clemson 38-24
• 12/7/24: Lost to Georgia 22-19 (OT)
• 11/30/24: Defeated Texas A&M 17-7
• 11/23/24: Defeated Kentucky 31-14
• 11/16/24: Defeated Arkansas 20-10

Head-to-Head Matchup

This will be the first meeting between Arizona State and Texas in the CFP era. Both teams have shown they can rise to the occasion, but Arizona State’s momentum and diverse offense give them an edge in this unfamiliar matchup.

Betting Trends

• Arizona State is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
• Texas is 3-6 ATS in their last nine games as a double-digit favorite.
• The under is 5-2 in Arizona State’s last seven games.
• Texas is 1-4 ATS in their last five bowl games.

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