The Washington Huskies remain undefeated. The Huskies defeated the Texas Longhorns, 37-31.
Washington outplayed and outcoached the Texas, yet somehow the Longhorns managed to stay in the game.
The Huskies did their best to take Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers out of the game, taking the RPO and intermediate game away and having the Longhorns passing attack out of sorts.
Ewers started the game 10-for-20 as Washington seemingly took away every available receiving option. Yet after a 9-for-10 stretch for Ewers and despite being significantly out-gained offensively, Texas cut the Washington lead to 34-28.
Washington quarterback Michael Penix, who feasted on the Texas defense all night, promptly drove his team down for a field goal to put the game out of reach, 37-28.
Texas rallied back within striking distance down 37-31, but was unable to cash in on its second chances.
The turnover battle was the deciding factor. Both Texas running backs Jaydon Blue and CJ Baxter fumbled on positive runs while the Huskies played mostly clean football.
Credit Washington for a tremendous gameplan and near perfect execution on offense and defense. The Longhorns finish their best season since 2009 with a 12-2 record and reason for national title optimism in 2024 should Ewers return.