Washington took their largest lead of the game after beginning the second half with thirteen unanswered points from a Jalen McMillan touchdown and two field goals by placekicker Grady Gross.

[5] The four teams competing in the Playoff were chosen by the CFP selection committee, whose final rankings were released on December 3, 2023.

[10] Washington's unbeaten conference record set up a rematch with Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship, where the Huskies again won by three points.

[8][17] Texas won the game, 49–21, behind a career-high 452 passing yards from quarterback Quinn Ewers,[18] to clinch their first conference championship since 2009.

[8] The game's officiating crew, led by referee Ron Snodgrass, represented the Big Ten Conference.

[23] The game was broadcast on ESPN, with play-by-play commentary from Sean McDonough, analysis from Greg McElroy, and sideline reporting from Molly McGrath and Katie George.

[8] The ESPN Radio broadcast featured Marc Kestecher on play-by-play, with analysis from Kelly Stouffer and sideline reporting from Ian Fitzsimmons.

[8] The Washington Sports Network broadcast featured commentary from Tony Castricone, Cameron Cleeland, and Elise Woodward.

[10] The pregame coin toss was won by Washington, who deferred their choice to the second half, thereby giving Texas possession of the ball to begin the game.

[22] The game opened with a kickoff by Washington placekicker Grady Gross which was returned by Jaydon Blue to the Texas 34-yard line.

On Washington's first drive, they gained five yards in two plays before a 77-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr. to Ja'Lynn Polk scored the game's first touchdown.

Washington's next drive resulted in the game's first three-and-out after the Huskies failed to convert 3rd & 4 and punted on the next play, giving Texas the ball on their own 35-yard line.

Washington's Bralen Trice sacked Ewers on first down and the Longhorns suffered holding penalties on back-to-back plays, setting them back to 3rd & 27.

The drive concluded with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Penix to Polk, restoring Washington's seven-point lead with eighty seconds left in the half.

The ball was recovered by Washington's Asa Turner at the Texas 33-yard line, and the Huskies capitalized with a 19-yard gain on their next play and a 26-yard field goal scored by Gross to conclude the drive and give them a 31–21 lead.

[27] The fourth quarter started with an incomplete pass followed by a 40-yard field goal made by Gross, increasing Washington's lead to thirteen points.

Following a touchback, Washington reached midfield in four plays and shortly afterward gained 32 yards on a pass from Penix to Odunze.

On the play, Ewers threw an incomplete pass intended for Mitchell with no time remaining, giving Washington a 37–31 victory.

With the win, Washington advanced to the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship, where they faced Rose Bowl champions Michigan.