[9] Ranked 12th in the final CFP poll, the Sun Devils received the fourth seed in the playoff bracket, due to their conference championship.

Arizona State proceeded to go three-and-out on their next possession, punting to returner Silas Bolden who made a 75-yard run for another touchdown, bringing Texas to a 14-3 lead by the end of the first quarter.

The Sun Devils offense struggled in the second quarter, making two turnovers on downs followed by a block field goal on their next drive, with lead rusher Cam Skattebo being held to only 54 yards during the first half of the game.

[11] In the third quarter, the Sun Devils made a strong push to the goal line, but they were stuffed on fourth down only 2 yards away from the Texas end zone, turning the ball over to the Longhorns.

Texas had possession of the ball at the start of the fourth quarter, and finished their drive with another touchdown made by Ewers on a five yard scramble.

[14] Momentum continued to shift in Arizona State's favor, as just two plays later, Ewers threw a deep ball that was intercepted by cornerback Javan Robinson on the ASU 21-yard line.

On the next play of the game, quarterback Sam Leavitt immediately threw a 62-yard pass to Skattebo, who wrestled several yards upfield with his helmet flying off as he was tackled.

With 1:39 on the clock, the Sun Devils attempted to break the tie themselves, but they were unable to reach field goal range, and were forced to punt back to the Longhorns.

Ewers noticed a blitz from Arizona State and called a max protect audible (meaning Tight End Gunnar Helm joined the six offensive linemen in pass protection), following which he delivered a 28-yard pass to receiver Matthew Golden who caught it in the endzone for a touchdown, bringing the game into double overtime.

Texas received the ball again to start, and on their first play, Ewers completed a 25-yard pass to tight end Gunnar Helm for another touchdown, followed by a successful two-point conversion caught by Golden.

Leavitt threw a pass intended for Melquan Stovall, but it was ultimately intercepted by Texas safety Andrew Mukuba, ending the game by possession.