The SEC runner-up Longhorns escaped the quarterfinal matchup against No. 4 Arizona State, 39-31, with a game-winning touchdown in double overtime. The win marked No. 13 for Texas (13-2) under head coach Steve Sarkisian, the most by the program in a season since 2009.

Head Coach Steve Sarkisian has Texas (13-2) in the postseason for the first time since 2009. While UT has run roughshod over the vast majority of their 22nd-ranked schedule, Texas was unable to avenge their only loss to Georgia losing a close 22-19 decision in the SEC Championship.

The Story: When the Irish lost 16-14 at home to Northern Illinois on Sept. 7, Notre Dame’s odds of winning the national title ballooned to 100-1. Twelve wins later, including two by double digits in the playoffs, and they are listed at 7-1.