Paul Finebaum Predicts Clear Winner in Texas-Arizona State Playoff Game
As the Texas Longhorns and Arizona State Sun Devils gear up for their much-anticipated Peach Bowl showdown, college football analyst Paul Finebaum has made a bold prediction: Texas will emerge as the clear winner. Known for his insightful and often blunt analysis, Finebaum believes that Texas’ combination of talent, depth, and momentum will be too much for Arizona State to handle.
Finebaum points to Texas’ powerful offense, led by quarterback Quinn Ewers and dynamic playmakers like Xavier Worthy and Jonathon Brooks, as a significant advantage. “Texas has the firepower, and they’ve been playing with a chip on their shoulder all season,” Finebaum said on his popular ESPN show. “Their offense is among the best in the nation, and I just don’t see Arizona State’s defense being able to slow them down for four quarters.”
While Arizona State has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, Finebaum believes their inconsistency will be their downfall. The Sun Devils, despite having a solid running game led by Cam Skattebo, have struggled against top-tier defenses, and Finebaum is skeptical they can keep pace with Texas’ high-octane attack. He also notes that Arizona State’s defense, though improved, is unlikely to contain Texas’ offensive line and running backs in the trenches.
“Texas is just too deep and too talented,” Finebaum continued. “I wouldn’t be shocked if this game gets out of hand in the second half. Arizona State has had a good season, but this is Texas’ time to shine.”
With Finebaum’s prediction in mind, many fans and analysts are expecting a dominant performance from the Longhorns, but Arizona State will still be looking to pull off a surprise upset on New Year’s Day.