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The Washington Huskies will play the Texas Longhorns as part of the College Football Playoff Semifinals in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day on ESPN.

The Huskies are undefeated this season, winning all 13 games they were handed on the 2023 slate. They have the eighth best offense in the country, complimented by a top 50 defense.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is the leader of their offense having thrown for more than 4,200 yards this season with 33 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He's one of college football's best quarterbacks.

MORE: Follow Texas vs. Washington updates from 2024 CFP semifinals

The Longhorns suffered one loss on their 13-game slate this season to Oklahoma. But they have impressive wins over No. 4 Alabama, No. 18 Oklahoma State and No. 23 Kansas State.

Texas owns the 10th best defense in the country accompanied by the No. 13 offense in FBS. Quinn Ewers has led the Longhorns under center this season, throwing for more than 3,000 yards with 21 touchdowns, even while missing time with injury.

Here is everything you need to know about Texas vs. Washington, including television and streaming options. 

What time is Texas vs. Washington on today?

  • Date: Monday, Jan. 1
  • Time: 8:45 p.m. ET | 5:45 p.m. PT

Texas vs. Washington will kick off at 8:45 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 1.

The game will be played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La.

What channel is Texas vs. Washington on today?

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: Fubo

Texas vs. Washington will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo.

Fubo has a free trial, so you can try it before you buy.

Texas schedule 2023

Date Opponent/Result Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Sept. 2 Texas 37, Rice 10
Sept. 9 Texas 34, Alabama 24
Sept. 16 Texas 31, Wyoming 10
Sept. 23 Texas 38, Baylor 6
Sept. 30 Texas 40, Kansas 14
Oct. 7 Oklahoma 34, Texas 30
Oct. 21 Texas 31, Houston 24
Oct. 28 Texas 35, BYU 6
Nov. 4 Texas 33, Kansas State 30
Nov. 11 Texas 29, TCU 26
Nov. 18 Texas 26, Iowa State 16

Nov. 24 Texas 57, Texas Tech 7
Dec. 2 Texas 49, Oklahoma State 21
Jan. 1 at Washington 8:45 p.m. ET ESPN

Washington schedule 2023

Date Opponent/Result Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Sept. 2 Washington 56, Boise State 19
Sept. 9 Washington 43, Tulsa 10
Sept. 16 Washington 41, Michigan State 7
Sept. 23 Washington 59, California 32
Sept. 30 Washington 31, Arizona 24
Oct. 14 Washington 36, Oregon 33
Oct. 21 Washington 15, Arizona State 7
Oct. 28 Washington 42, Stanford 33
Nov. 4 Washington 52, USC 42
Nov. 11 Washington 35, Utah 28
Nov. 18 Washington 22, Oregon State 20

Nov. 25 Washington 24, Washington State 21
Dec. 1 Washington 34, Oregon 31
Jan. 1 vs. Texas 8:45 p.m. ET ESPN

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Ryan Taylor is a Chicagoland native and currently resides in Lincoln Park, just north of the city. He graduated from DePaul University in 2022 with a bachelor's in journalism. He also ran cross country and track at the Division-1 level in the Big East conference. Ryan is an avid Chicago sports fan, with a staunch bias for the White Sox (sadly) over the Cubs. If not writing, he's probably lifting, playing basketball, or debating whether or not the Bears should keep Justin Fields.