Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski is preparing his secondary to face Washington's passing offense in the upcoming Sugar Bowl. Kwiatkowski expressed the desire for a rematch with Washington QB Michael Penix Jr., who led UW to victory in the Alamo Bowl last year. Longhorns defensive linemen are gearing up to face Washington's Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line. Texas football is regaining strength with the return of Xavier Worthy and Ryan Watts. Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. and Texas defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat exchanged comments about each other's teams. The Texas defense, led by Kwiatkowski, is expected to face a tough challenge in the Sugar Bowl.
At the Sugar Bowl, U of Washington players have put out the smack talk on Texas offensive and defensive lines. Today, Texas players offered their take on the talk – and made sure NOT to get in the fray. Here’s Longhorn QB Quinn Ewers and TE J.T. Sanders on the loose lips: https://t.co/p2TDk3wCRe
There's no quit in Texas defensive boss Pete Kwiatkowski, and no shouting either | Bohls https://t.co/xfBvNnLcYa via @statesman
Texas defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat says the Huskies have “just another o-line”. UW QB Michael Penix Jr.: “They definitely play good ball, man. But we’re not playing the 49ers d-line or the Eagles d-line. So we’ll be good.” We’ll see soon enough: https://t.co/9zU4ibndyF
2024 Sugar Bowl: Texas DC Pete Kwiatkowski may be reserved, but his defense has been anything but https://t.co/Be4e7ds3mi https://t.co/lzwcmXyMMb
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. on facing Texas' defense: "I'm not going to lie, their D-line is good. But at the same time, they haven't played our O-line. ... And they definitely play - what's the word? They play good ball, man. But we're not playing like the 49ers' or Eagles'…
With Xavier Worthy and Ryan Watts dressed out for Thursday's @SugarBowlNola practice inside the @CaesarsDome, @TexasFootball is getting back to full strength ahead of its @CFBPlayoff bout with @UW_Football on New Year's Day: https://t.co/Qny8p7OcGo #HookEm #CFBPlayoff https://t.co/ZR3PUivDxg
4 Days to the Sugar Bowl: #Longhorns defensive linemen T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy II say they're ready for a showdown with #Washington's Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line in Monday night's Sugar Bowl. https://t.co/qs1gsfobVe
#Texas #Longhorns DC Pete Kwiatkowski on having faced #Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. in last year’s 27-20 Alamo Bowl loss to UW: “As a competitor, you always want to get another shot at someone who’s beaten you.”
Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski on his secondary facing their toughest passing offense (Washington) since Oklahoma https://t.co/3hMKdjEMXc
Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski addressing the Sugar Bowl media crew on Thursday https://t.co/AAhgOemcHM