Washington edged Oregon in the rivals’ last matchup as Pac-12 foes — and their first as top-10 foils.
Michael Penix Jr. won a battle of Heisman Trophy hopefuls as Washington edged Oregon in a top-10 showdown Saturday in Seattle. SEATTLE — The great duel had ended and, for a second straight season, Michael Penix Jr. was the victorious flamethrower. As the purple-donning masses leaked from their seats onto the Husky Stadium field, everyone wanted to hug, cry and revel together. Somehow, Washington’s star quarterback knifed through the celebration to get some family time.
For the first time as top-10 companions and for the last time as Pac-12 members, Washington and Oregon staged a college football showdown appropriate for a transitioning rivalry. It was as important of a game as they have had in 115 meetings, a heart-thudding and field-storming emotional pentathlon, a poignant conclusion to one era and a stirring reintroduction as they migrate to the Big Ten next season.At the end, Oregon’s Camden Lewis missed a 43-yard field goal as time expired, and No.
Still, when it mattered, Penix and the offense orchestrated a late rally similar to the Huskies’ 37-34 win at Oregon last season. “My guy versus their guy,” Penix said of the pass to Odunze. “I’m going to take my guy every time. I trusted it, and I just made the play. And he made the play.” Once you caught your breath, you were left with one undeniable impression of both teams: They’re legit. Both should remain in the College Football Playoff conversation.The Huskies strengthened their early résumé, but the Ducks shouldn’t be assessing much damage. Oregon should be considered no different from the SEC or Big Ten team that plays well in defeat during a difficult October road test.
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