The Peach Bowl thread (CFP Quarterfinal) 1/1/2025 11AM AZ time

[Mainstreet]

Arizona State football fans slam 'truly insulting' College Football Playoff graphic​

Arizona State football fans slam 'truly insulting' College Football Playoff graphic

A College Football Playoff ranking riled up Arizona State fans, not for the Sun Devils' rank, but for the logo that accompanied it for ASU football.

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How much of a Cinderella story is the Arizona State football team this season?

Evidently big enough to not know what the Sun Devils' logo is.

At least that is what happened on ESPN's "College Football Live" on Wednesday, when Sam Acho was unveiling his tiers for the College Football Playoff on the show.

During the segment, the logo that appeared when Acho was talking about ASU football was the block A of the University of Arizona.

Oops.

Acho pointed out the mistake quickly during the segment, saying: "That should be an ASU symbol, that's how much of a Cinderella story it is."

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Tried to spin it off as a cute mistake, but how can the alleged "Worldwide leader in sports" continue to mix up the logos of Arizona and Arizona State? Ridiculous.

This is why I prefer Sparky as the ASU logo. No one is going to get that confused.

 

[Lorenzo]

Texas has consistently been overrated this year, mainly because their QB (Ewers) is not nearly as good as advertised. They're more talented than Clemson and ASU for that matter. 9 pts seems a lot but I would expect them to beat Clemson. And then they'll have to play nearly flawless ball to beat the Devils.

I don't think Texas has to be flawless to win their games, but they definitely need to be more opportunistic on offense to beat Clemson and ASU. To be honest I fear Clemson more, but I haven't watched ASU all year. I'm sure if Texas beats Clemson I will become more aware of the ASU matchup.

Texas have left a lot of points off the board, including multiple missed field goals within normal range of a CFB kicker. In fact I wouldn't kick anymore with that guy beyond 40 yards. If you look at their last 3 games Texas dominated in the trenches and should have blown out Kentucky, A&M, and should have at least defeated Georgia. But Texas are not scoring points in the red area because of missed FG's and horrible turnovers.

Texas' strength is their depth, particularly in the trenches. their entire defense is stout against the run and pass. they are a little bit behind (from last year) in the skill position areas on offense, but they have room to improve. Ewers is talented but not consistent in his decision making. Wide receiver core is young, but very talented. RB is not as good as prior years.

I was really pissed after the UGA loss, but there are some positives. Texas played a lot better in the rematch vs. UGA. Ewers might have had his best game since the Michigan game if you take away about 5 plays where he really screwed up. Overall Texas flipped the script in the trenches and looked like the more physical football team, with the exception of Texas being unable to run the ball in the red zone. I think the outcome from that will be more Arch Manning in the red zone in the playoffs because he is more of a dual threat. I also think Texas ended Georgia's season in spite of losing that game. and with Georgia's QB situation they probably won't win the national title now assuming that they are not able to throw the ball anymore. Georgia needed the bye week a lot more than Texas did.

 

[Lorenzo]

Texas has consistently been overrated this year, mainly because their QB (Ewers) is not nearly as good as advertised. They're more talented than Clemson and ASU for that matter. 9 pts seems a lot but I would expect them to beat Clemson. And then they'll have to play nearly flawless ball to beat the Devils.

I have a Miami friend that said the exact same thing to me. I'm not buying into anything because Texas has played down to their opponents in the last 3 games. They should have won all 3 of those games going away and they did not because they are hampered by red zone issues on offense. also having a problem with turnovers on offense. I think the cure for it is not to bench Ewers because he did show a lot of hope throwing the ball against UGA. but in the red zone they need to play Arch Manning and give him full control of that offense in those moments.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

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[SeattleCardinal]

Still a chance, but I'm not feeling optimistic based on the things I'm reading so far.

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[AZCB34]

Still a chance, but I'm not feeling optimistic based on the things I'm reading so far.

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I saw a replay of this today. There is no way it gets overturned on appeal. About the only chance would be to remember the refs didn’t throw a flag in real time. I just don’t see a way they don’t uphold it

 

[Absolute Zero]

Tickets starting @ $97? That is crazy cheap.

ASU's Peach Bowl ticket prices radically different than other CFP quarterfinal matchups - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports

After an incredible season, Arizona State earned the 4-seed in this years college football playoff bracket and an automatic trip to the Peach Bowl and the quarterfinals. Now ASU awaits the winner between 5th seed Texas and 12th seed Clemson to find out who they will be playing.Thank you for...

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But then you got the travel expenses which messes it up.

 

[Mainstreet]

The initial appeal for Shamari Simmons to play in the first half of the Peach Bowl was denied.

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[AZCB34]

Tickets starting @ $97? That is crazy cheap.

ASU's Peach Bowl ticket prices radically different than other CFP quarterfinal matchups - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports

After an incredible season, Arizona State earned the 4-seed in this years college football playoff bracket and an automatic trip to the Peach Bowl and the quarterfinals. Now ASU awaits the winner between 5th seed Texas and 12th seed Clemson to find out who they will be playing.Thank you for...

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But then you got the travel expenses which messes it up.

The quarter finals round has got to be played on campuses like the initial round. I suspect it will eventually be that way.

 

[Ronin]

Shamari Simmons targeting appeal denied ahead of Peach Bowl

Arizona State's Shamari Simmons had a targeting penalty appeal denied and barring a last-minute change will miss the first half of the Peach Bowl.

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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RB Raleek Brown is taking reps with the second-team during ASU’s 11on11 period. Only played 27 snaps this season due to injury.

 

[Absolute Zero]

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[AZCB34]

ASU DWDTG Peach Bowl L/S Tee MRN

ASU DWDTG Peach Bowl L/S Tee MRN

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[SeattleCardinal]

Not the Peach Bowl, but maybe the other game in Atlanta?

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[SeattleCardinal]

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[Absolute Zero]

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[Folster]

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[Absolute Zero]

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[Dback Jon]

Texas opens at 11.5 favorite

Now at 13.5.

Bookies making money off of rich dumb Texans

 

[AZCB34]

Texas opens at 11.5 favorite

Now at 13.5.

Bookies making money off of rich dumb Texans

I think it will continue to move towards Texas before kickoff. This does not seem to be a good matchup for ASU

 

[Dback Jon]

I think it will continue to move towards Texas before kickoff. This does not seem to be a good matchup for ASU

I think it is a good matchup

 

[Mainstreet]

I like ASU being the underdog. They have done quite well in this role all season.

 

[Absolute Zero]

I think it is a good matchup

What specifically do you like?

Texas was pretty impressive last night. Evers kind of looked like a game manager last night, but that's all they really need if they are running the ball like that.

I thought Clemson was able to throw the ball really well, but their QB was throwing absolute dimes. High precision. So the Texas secondary doesn't seem super vulnerable.
ASU will have its hands full for sure, let's see they can cash in on their passion and moxy. That doesn't show up on paper, but its real.

 

[Dback Jon]

Texas drew the weakest by far of the college football playoff teams.

Quinn Ewers is very inconsistent as a quarterback.

If ASU can keep it close, he’s gonna fold

Texas hasn’t seen a runner like Cam

If you look at Texas schedule, it was extremely weak