Matthew McConaughey, Texas superfan, releases incredible hype video ahead of Sugar Bowl
Matthew McConaughey is a Texas superfan, and he’s as hype as anyone for the upcoming Sugar Bowl against No. 2 Washington.
On Sunday, just over 24 hours before kickoff, McConaughey took to social media to post a minute-long video about the upcoming game. He specifically mentioned that the Longhorns have a “big offense coming in here” and emphasized the importance of the secondary and D-line in creating pressure on Washington QB Michael Penix.
Here’s a look at McConaughey’s full video:
own it #hookem @texasfootball @texaslonghorns pic.twitter.com/cG6kQE1xi6
— Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) December 31, 2023
The Longhorns have been battle-tested all season and, despite some controversy, have earned their spot in the CFP. Texas has scored wins over Alabama, Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Kansas on its way to a 12-1 record. Its only loss on the year came in Dallas at the hands of rival Oklahoma.
Washington will be a tough out, however. The Huskies finished the season undefeated, including a pair of wins over Oregon and former Auburn QB Bo Nix.
And the Huskies boast perhaps the top passing offense in the country, averaging 343 passing yards per game with star receivers Rome Odunze and Ja’Lynn Polk. The Huskies’ running back, Dillon Johnson, has also had an excellent season and sits 1,113 rushing yards on the year.
The Sugar Bowl is set to kick off at 8:45 p.m. ET on ESPN.