Texas Beats Clemson 38–24, Advances to Face Arizona State in College Football Playoff Quarters

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. Eric Gay/AP Photo

AUSTIN, Texas—Jaydon Blue ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter, and Texas beat Clemson 38–24 on Saturday in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff.

Blue’s fourth-quarter touchdown came after Clemson rallied from down 31–10 to 31–24 on Cade Klubnik’s third touchdown pass.