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Monday, January 1 (8:45 p.m. ESPN) Washington relished the underdog role in the Pac-12 Championship Game and it will do the same in the Sugar Bowl. The Huskies delivered a statement in Las Vegas that it could thrive on both sides of the ball against a high-quality opponent.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Rome Odunze #1 of the Washington Huskies runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Washington State Cougars at Husky Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. The Washington Huskies won 24-21. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)Alika Jenner/Getty Images

Monday, January 1 (8:45 p.m. ESPN)

Washington relished the underdog role in the Pac-12 Championship Game and it will do the same in the Sugar Bowl.

The Huskies delivered a statement in Las Vegas that it could thrive on both sides of the ball against a high-quality opponent.

Michael Penix Jr. has arguably been the most clutch quarterback this season. He made a few fourth-quarter plays in November to keep the Huskies' undefeated campaign alive.

Penix has the luxury of working with 1,400-yard wide out Rome Odunze, as well as 1,000-yard receiver Ja'Lynn Polk and 1,100-yard rusher Dillon Johnson.

Washington's offensive quartet wreaked havoc on all defenses this season and that could lead to another high point total against a Texas defense whose two highest point concessions came against Top 25 foes.

Texas' offense can counter with its pair of star wide receivers, and we should expect Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell to break loose for a few big plays.

The Longhorns are at a disadvantage on the ground due to the season-ending injury to leading rusher Jonathan Brooks.

The Washington front seven could slow down freshman running back C.J. Baxter and force Quinn Ewers into some long-yardage situations on second and third downs.

Ewers can still make plays out of those situations, but Texas' play-calling will become more predictable if it can't run the ball.

Washington proved in the Pac-12 Championship Game that its defense can win it games, and if it provides the offense with a head start in New Orleans, it can sustain whatever offensive fireworks that Ewers and Co. produce.

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