‘We’re ready to play any day’ | Texas players gearing up for Sugar Bowl showdown against Washington

Saturday was media day, a chance for players and coaches to talk about the game, which will determine who moves on to play for a national title. NEW ORLEANS — The buildup continues for Monday night’s Sugar Bowl, which serves as one of the semifinals in the College Football Playoff.  Saturday was media day, at … Read more

Texas’ Sarkisian, Washington’s Deboer built playoff teams with holdovers from previous coaches

The programs Washington coach Kalen DeBoer and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian inherited weren’t necessarily lacking talent. NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — Remaking a roster has never been easier in college football for a coach taking over a new team. If the players aren’t to the new guy’s liking, they can be nudged — or even … Read more

College Football Playoff action is nothing new for UT’s Adonai Mitchell

The Texas wide receiver will be playing in the fifth CFP game of his college career. NEW ORLEANS — For Texas receiver Adonai Mitchell, there’s no mystery surrounding the College Football Playoff. Monday’s semifinal matchup between third-seeded Texas (12-1) and second-seeded Washington (13-0) in the Sugar Bowl will be the fifth CFP game of Mitchell’s … Read more