Texas football will return a key part of its program for the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl.
And no, it’s not a player or coach.
Texas’ live mascot, Bevo, will make his first appearance at a CFP game this season as he was previously barred from attending the Longhorns’ Peach Bowl game against Arizona State, as Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta cited room in the facility as a concern.
Bevo was also not allowed to attend the SEC championship game, which was at the same location as the Peach Bowl.
Bevo was a part of a notable storyline between Texas and Georgia at the SEC championship game, as the two programs’ last matchup before Texas joined the SEC was at the 2019 Sugar Bowl, when Bevo charged at Uga, Georgia’s live bulldog mascot.
The SEC, of course, didn’t want history to repeat itself in that instance.
Texas hopes to use Bevo’s legendary powers to propel it to victory and a national championship berth when it faces Ohio State on Jan. 10.
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