Posted on 01/02/2024 5:32:55 AM PST by C19fan
No. 2 Washington survived an improbable late comeback attempt to secure a 37-31 win over No. 3 Texas and a matchup with No. 1 Michigan for the national title on Jan. 8.
The Huskies (14-0) outscored the Longhorns 16-10 in the second half after the teams were tied at 21-21 at halftime. Grady Gross’ third field goal of the game with 2:44 to go gave the Huskies a two-possession lead at 37-28.
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The clock rules were properly applied. Texas declined the 10 second runoff after the injury timeout
Can you imagine going through K-12 with a name like Penix?
Went back to watch the highlights and I agree with both of you, the Texas defensive backs did what they could. Penix was hitting that very good receiving corps and there are not too many teams that could defend it. Hope Washington takes Michigan.
That doesn’t change the fact that the game clock should have restarted on the ready for play signal.
I hope Penix plays as well against Michigan.
If so, they will win.
But even if they lose, the NCAA will probably vacate Michigan’s win in a year or two.
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