JUST IN : Texas vs Arizona State: What happened the last time the 2 played each other

Texas football will have a rare midweek matchup.

UT advanced to the College Football Playoff and will face Arizona State on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, in the Peach Bowl.

The Longhorns defeated the Clemson Tigers 38-24 in Austin for the first round matchup. Despite Clemson grabbing an early lead and trimming a 14-point deficit late, Texas’ defense thwarted any Tigers comeback, while the offense continued to run.

Texas sustained a few injuries throughout the contest. However, head coach Steve Sarkisian predicted a positive outcome for center Jake Majors and running back Quintrevion Wisner.

Arizona State defeated Iowa State 45-19 in the Big 12 title game and will return to action in Atlanta after three weeks of respite. Jordyn Tyson, the Sun Devils’ leading receiver, will miss the rest of the season due to a leg injury.

Neither school appears to have a problem with early NFL draft or transfer-portal announcements from starters, but the Longhorns have lost significant lineman depth via the portal. More:Texas versus Clemson grades: Running backs and offensive line earn excellent marks versus Tigers.

Texas had over two weeks to prepare for a game it hadn’t played in nearly 20 years.

Here’s what happened when these two last faced in the 2007 Holiday Bowl:

What happened during the 2007 Holiday Bowl?
In 2007, Arizona State was rated.

The Sun Devils were ranked No. 12, but the Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 17, crushed them 52-34. The Longhorns were led by quarterback Colt McCoy. He tossed 174 yards and carried 84 yards on 16 carries, while running back Jamaal Charles gained 161 yards on 27 carries and scored twice.

Texas put up 21 points in the first quarter alone. Arizona State attempted to respond, but five turnovers held the Sun Devils back. Texas cornerback Brandon Foster had two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a tipped pass. Rudy Carpenter, ASU’s quarterback, was sacked four times, threw two interceptions, and left in the fourth quarter after going 18-of-32. His replacement quarterback, Danny Sullivan, also threw an interception.

Texas-Arizona State pundits for the CFP game
Play-by-play: Joe Tessitore
Analyst: Jesse Palmer.
Sideline reporter: Katie George.
Texas vs. Arizona State betting odds
Texas was a double-digit favorite on Sunday night, according to BetMGM.

Spread: Texas by 12.5
Over or under: 51.5
Moneyline: Texas (-500); Arizona State (+375)