Whenever the Ducks and Huskies meet, it always falls into the category of a “big” game, especially with such passionate fan bases. But Saturday's matchup between the two Top 10 teams might be the biggest yet, with the winner taking a clear step forward both in the Pac-12 race and the national conversation.
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona cornerback Tacario Davis deflects the ball intended for Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz.
And Saturday will be a game unlike any of the previous 114 played between the border rivals. For the first time, both No. 7 Washington and No. 8 Oregon will be ranked in theNo. 14 Louisville travels to struggling Pittsburgh looking for its first 7-0 start since 2012Whenever the Ducks and Huskies meet, it always falls into the category of a “big” game, especially with such passionate fan bases spewing vitriol.
The intensity dates to the days when the Webfoots and the Sun Dodgers would clash. But it’s moments from the last 30 years that have amplified the mutual animosity.That background provides the context for why Saturday is so notable in the history of a matchup that dates more than 100 years. Both have been good at various times in the past. But both did their part this year by getting off to unbeaten starts to make this final matchup as members of the Pac-12 meaningful in a way it’s never been.
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