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Texas Longhorns slotted to play Georgia Bulldogs in 2019 Sugar Bowl
The Longhorns earned their first trip to a New Year's Six/BCS bowl game since the 2009 season.
No. 15 Texas football will face off against No. 5 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The game will take place at 7:45 p.m. on New Year’s Day, and be broadcast live nationally on ESPN.
The Longhorns qualified for the Big 12’s automatic berth to the Sugar Bowl after Oklahoma earned a trip to the College Football Playoff. After losing 39-27 in the Big 12 Championship game, Texas finished as Big 12 runners-up, and earned the conference’s bowl bid. Texas also ranked as the second-best Big 12 team, one spot ahead of No. 16 West Virginia.
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