The 2025 College Football Playoff Peach Bowl quarterfinal produced one of the most dramatic games in CFP history. Texas survived Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on January 1, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta after blowing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead, missing two field goals that would have ended it in regulation, and surviving a miraculous Arizona State rally. Quinn Ewers delivered a clutch fourth-and-13 touchdown pass to Matthew Golden in the second overtime, and safety Andrew Mukuba sealed the victory with a game-ending interception.
Texas vs Arizona State Final Score and Stats
Final Score: Texas 39, Arizona State 31 (2OT) — January 1, 2025, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Attendance: 71,105. Records after: Texas 13-2 | Arizona State 11-3.
Texas: QB Quinn Ewers — 322 passing yards, multiple touchdowns. WR Matthew Golden — 7 receptions, 149 yards, game-saving 28-yard catch on fourth-and-13 in OT. DB Andrew Mukuba — game-sealing interception.
Arizona State: RB Cam Skattebo — 143 rushing yards, 99 receiving yards, 42 passing yards. QB Sam Leavitt led the comeback before throwing the game-ending interception at the 3-yard line. WR Malik McClain — 42-yard touchdown catch off a Skattebo halfback pass.
Full Game Recap
Texas came in as a 13.5-point favorite and jumped ahead early. Then Silas Bolden returned a punt 75 yards for a score, and the Longhorns suddenly led 14-3 with just two offensive snaps played.
The fourth quarter belonged to Arizona State. Skattebo, despite vomiting on the sideline before the period, launched a 42-yard touchdown pass to Malik McClain. Texas kicker Bert Auburn then missed a field goal that would have put the game out of reach, and later missed a 38-yard attempt that hit the left upright as time expired, sending the game to overtime.
In the first OT, Arizona State took the lead. Texas answered to force double overtime. In double overtime, Texas faced fourth-and-13 and Ewers found Golden for the go-ahead touchdown. Mukuba intercepted Leavitt at the 3-yard line on the next Arizona State drive to end it.
The victory advanced Texas to the Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal. Arizona State ended their season at 11-3, having gone from a 3-9 record the previous year to Big 12 champions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Texas vs Arizona State in the 2025 Peach Bowl?
Texas defeated Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on January 1, 2025, in the CFP Peach Bowl quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Who was the MVP of the Texas vs Arizona State Peach Bowl?
Matthew Golden of Texas had 149 receiving yards and the clutch touchdown catch on fourth-and-13 in overtime. Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo totaled over 280 yards from scrimmage.
Who ended the Texas vs Arizona State Peach Bowl game?
Texas safety Andrew Mukuba intercepted Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt at the 3-yard line in the second overtime.
What happened with the missed field goals in the game?
Kicker Bert Auburn missed two field goals in regulation. The second was a 38-yard attempt that hit the left upright as time expired.
What round of the CFP was the 2025 Texas vs Arizona State game?
It was a quarterfinal of the 12-team College Football Playoff. Texas advanced to the CFP semifinal after winning.
