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Texas quarterback Arch Manning runs up field during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Arch Manning runs up field during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba celebrates a defensive stop during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba celebrates a defensive stop during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) celebrates after a defensive stop during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) celebrates after a defensive stop during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates with running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) after a first round game against Clemson in the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates with running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) after a first round game against Clemson in the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Arch Manning, left, is tackled by Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page (55) during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Arch Manning, left, is tackled by Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page (55) during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas running back Jaydon Blue (23) tries to break a tackle by Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas running back Jaydon Blue (23) tries to break a tackle by Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas running back Jaydon Blue, left, runs from Clemson safety Khalil Barnes (7) during a 38-yard touchdown run in the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas running back Jaydon Blue, left, runs from Clemson safety Khalil Barnes (7) during a 38-yard touchdown run in the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates with his team after a first round game against Clemson in the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates with his team after a first round game against Clemson in the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas running back Jaydon Blue (23) tries to break a tackle by Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas running back Jaydon Blue (23) tries to break a tackle by Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) throws a pass as he is pressured by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) throws a pass as he is pressured by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Arch Manning, left, is tackled by Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page, center, and linebacker Sammy Brown, right, during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Arch Manning, left, is tackled by Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page, center, and linebacker Sammy Brown, right, during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) celebrates after a tackle during the first half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) celebrates after a tackle during the first half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches from the sideline during the second half against Texas in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches from the sideline during the second half against Texas in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas linebacker Colin Simmons (11) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the first half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas linebacker Colin Simmons (11) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the first half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) tries to break a tackle by Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker (3) during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) tries to break a tackle by Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker (3) during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)