In one of the best conference matchups tonight, Big Ten's Washington Huskies took on the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines at Husky Stadium on Saturday. Alex Orji started for the Wolverines, while Will Rogers was the starting quarterback of the Huskies.
Oddsmakers expect this game to be close, with Washington pegged to a 1.5-point favorite at home. By halftime, the Huskies led the game 14-10. The Huskies sustained the lead in the second half as they secured a 27-17 win over reigning NCAA champions.
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Michigan vs Washington Game Summary
The Washington Huskies lived up to the pre-game expectation. Sherrone Moore's Wolverines did rally back in the third quarter but a 13-point fourth quarter for Washington was good enough to edge out a 27-17 victory.
1st Quarter:
Washington struck first with a sustained touchdown drive:
2:38: W. Rogers threw a 3-yard TD pass to D. Boston (G. Gross Kick) to cap off a 13-play, 83-yard drive that lasted over five minutes.
Score at the end of the 1st quarter: Washington 7, Michigan 0
2nd Quarter:
Washington extended their lead early in the second quarter:
9:38: W. Rogers connected with G. Jackson for a 16-yard TD pass (G. Gross Kick), completing a quick 4-play, 74-yard drive.
Michigan responded with a long touchdown run:
5:25: D. Edwards broke free for a 39-yard TD run (D. Zvada Kick), capping off a 7-play, 75-yard drive that took over four minutes.
Michigan added a field goal before halftime: 1:49:
D. Zvada hit a 45-yard FG to finish off an 8-play, 56-yard drive, narrowing Washington’s lead.
Halftime Score: Washington 14, Michigan 10
3rd Quarter:
Michigan took the lead with a touchdown midway through the quarter:
8:38: J. Tuttle connected with C. Loveland for an 8-yard TD pass (D. Zvada Kick), completing an 11-play, 75-yard drive that lasted over six minutes.
Score at the end of the 3rd quarter: Michigan 17, Washington 14
4th Quarter:
Washington tied the game with a field goal early in the quarter:
13:38: G. Gross made a 28-yard FG to cap a 12-play, 45-yard drive that lasted six minutes.
Washington regained the lead with a short rushing touchdown:
6:22: J. Coleman scored on a 1-yard run (G. Gross Kick) after a short 4-play, 32-yard drive.
Washington sealed the win with another field goal:
1:06: G. Gross hit a 32-yard FG to complete a 6-play, 26-yard drive.
Final Score: Washington 27, Michigan 17
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