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Michael Penix Jr. Leaves Fans in Awe as Washington Beats Texas in 2024 Sugar Bowl

Michael Penix Jr. has become the main character of the college football season.

The Washington quarterback was on absolute fire on Monday night, leading his team to a 37-31 win over Texas in the Sugar Bowl and a berth in the National Championship Game against Michigan.

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PENIX u27a1ufe0f POLK<br><br>The Huskies cap off a stellar drive with 6ufe0fu20e3 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFBPlayoff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFBPlayoff</a> <a href="https://t.co/M2QUo7gduU">pic.twitter.com/M2QUo7gduU</a>

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A DART FROM MICHAEL PENIX JR. ud83dude2e‍ud83dudca8<br><br>The Huskies come out firing in the second half ud83dudd25 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFBPlayoff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFBPlayoff</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ay61e1vHXL">pic.twitter.com/Ay61e1vHXL</a>

The senior finished 29-of-38 for 430 yards and two touchdowns, adding three rushes for another 31 yards.