Arizona State didn't play for nearly a month as their last time on the field before the Peach Bowl was in the Big 12 title game. Texas, on the other hand, got to play less than two weeks ago. The Sun Devils got off to a very slow start in this game, and it cost them big time. Did getting a bye actually hurt Arizona State?

The winter transfer portal window ended on Dec. 24, however, players on teams playing bowl games after that day were awarded an extension. NCAA rules permits anyone playing on a team with a postseason bowl or playoff game an extended five-day period following the contest to enter the portal.