Texas vs. Washington
Saturday, December 22, 1979, Sun Bowl Share
No. 13 Washington beat No. 11 Texas 14–7. It was their third meeting; after it, Texas led the series 2–1.
FinalTV: CBSAttendance 33,412Referee: Donald Safrit (ACC)
MVP Paul Skansi (WR, Washington)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Texas 64% to win. Washington pulled the upset.
The series
Every Texas–Washington gameTied 3–3 in six meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2023 | Washington 37, Texas 31 | Sugar Bowl, CFP Semifinal |
| 2022 | Washington 27, Texas 20 | Alamo Bowl |
| 2001 | Texas 47, Washington 43 | Holiday Bowl |
| 1979 | Washington 14, Texas 7 | Sun Bowl |
| 1975 | Texas 28, Washington 10 | |
| 1974 | Texas 35, Washington 21 |
Around this game
Texas
- Next gamevs. ArkansasSept. 1, 1980
- SeasonTexas in 1979
- ProgramTexas history and records
Washington
- Next gamevs. Air ForceSept. 13, 1980
- SeasonWashington in 1979
- ProgramWashington history and records