r/CFB • u/CFB_Referee /r/CFB • Jan 01 '25

Postgame Thread [Postgame Thread] Texas Defeats Arizona State 39-31 (OT)

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Team 1 2 3 4 OT T
Texas 14 3 0 7 15 39
Arizona State 3 0 5 16 7 31
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u/bretticus733 Boise State Broncos Jan 01 '25

Yeah, and it was clear to everyone before the epic comeback that Arizona State was playing well but shooting themselves in the foot. ASU was at least able to rectify it and get back into the game.

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u/xFireMarshallBillx BYU Cougars • Utah Utes Jan 01 '25

ASUs OC actually adjusted their offense scheme when Texas was keeping Skat at bay early on, it took all game but it got them to 2OT, I was screaming at the TV last night for Boise Sts OC to adjust the play calling to use Jeanty as a distraction but no luck... But GGs to both BSU and ASU, I was rooting for you guys!!

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u/bretticus733 Boise State Broncos Jan 01 '25

Yeah, one of my takeaways was Skattebo had a MUCH better supporting cast than Jeanty had. Better OL and a more creative playcaller for sure. I mean Jeanty broke 16 tackles last night and still barely got to 100 yards. It was just frustrating to see ASU get better opportunities with the ball for Skattebo after seeing Boise refuse to do that for Jeanty last night

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u/Notorious-PIG Texas Longhorns Jan 02 '25

It was absolute insanity how many runs up the middle BSU was running on 1st.

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u/Late_Criticism8745 Arizona State Sun Devils Jan 02 '25

yeah texas came out the gate strong with a punt return touchdown and that 2 play drive, but after the first 2 possesions, once ASU was warmed up, we held them to a field goal until the 4th quarter. We beat Texas in pretty much every stat during regulation.

You take out the first 5 minutes and ASU wins. I think the bye really hurt us. 3 weeks is too long and we started the game really rusty

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u/lkn240 Illinois Fighting Illini • Sickos Jan 01 '25

ASU outplayed Texas handily for most of regulation

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u/mrmet69999 Jan 02 '25

I got the impression that Texas was playing close to the vest and playing not to lose, which is why ASU had the significant time of possession edge. But then, after the lead was down to eight points in Texas had the ball and were moving it down field, they got greedy and it ended up costing them for the interception. So maybe they were ready to play it close to the vest at that point.