The Washington Huskies won on national television Saturday night over Cal 66-27 to stay in fourth place in the AP and Coaches’ Polls.
TheWashington Huskiespiled up a 66-27 victory over the Cal Bears onMarshawn Lynchbobblehead night (get your E-40 on blast) in Berkeley Saturday night. Although the Huskies played late into the night for the East Coast-biased College Football Playoff Committee, they won in convincing fashion yet again and remain in fourth place in the AP and Coaches’ National Rankings Polls.
Washington Huskies quarterback and wunderkindJake Browningmade a mockery of the Cal defense, gaining 378 yards on only 28 passing attempts and throwing another six touchdowns. He’s rising in the Heisman Trophy watch, friends.
The Golden Bears seemed content to let receiversJohn RossandDante Pettisburn their overmatched secondary repeatedly. Ross caught six balls (including this one for the pro tape) for 208 yards and three TDs, while Pettis caught eight for 104 yards and Browning’s other three TDs. Just for fun, Pettis alsotossed a touchdowntoDarrell Daniels.
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The defense played extremely well yet again. Cal quarterbackDavis Webbis one of the best quarterbacks in the country, a legitimate first-round NFL Draft prospect, but the Washington Huskies held him in check. Webb completed only 23 of his 47 passing attempts for 262 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Huskies defensive backSidney Jonespicked Webb twice, and while the defensive line only mustered one sack of Webb while missing their top pass rusherJoe Mathis(who is out for the year), their penetration and disruption of the run game was more than enough to win.
The punting game was a concern for Washington. No, really. PunterTristan Vizcainostarted the game by popping up a 17-yard punt deep in Washington territory. His second punt was a 34-yarder that was returned by Cal’sVic WhartonIII for 29 yards. Pettis also fumbled a punt.
The Washington Huskies will take on the USC Trojans at Husky Stadium next week.
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