Sports world reacts to Texas' win over Arizona State in CFP - ESPN

The second game of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff quarterfinals produced the format's first instant classic.

The Texas Longhorns built a 17-3 halftime lead on the Arizona State Sun Devils, but a furious fourth quarter comeback by Arizona State brought the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl down to the wire.

With the score tied at 24, Texas kicker Bert Auburn had a pair of late chances to put the Longhorns ahead. The first, with 1:39 remaining in regulation, sailed wide. The second hit the left upright as time expired.

The ensuing overtime period didn't disappoint, either. Arizona State started on offense, converting on 4th-and-1 as well as 3rd-and-14 to set up a touchdown on their opening possession. Texas, facing 4th-and-13 on its first possession, dialed up a 28-yard touchdown of its own.

With the roles reversed in the second overtime, the Longhorns came out on top. After scoring on the first play of the period, Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba clinched the 39-31 win with a game-ending interception.

Sports social media was abuzz with commentary on the thrilling ending in Atlanta. Here are some of the best reactions from Texas' win over Arizona State.

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