The 2013 Washington Huskies football team was a special one. It marked the end of an era for the program, as head coach Steve Sarkisian left the team to take the head coaching job at USC. The Huskies had been on the rise since Sarkisian took over in 2009, and the 2013 season was a testament to the progress the program had made under his leadership.
The 2013 season started off with a bang, as the Huskies went 8-4 in the regular season and won the Pac-12 North Division title. They then went on to win the Pac-12 Championship Game against Arizona State. This marked the first time since 2000 that Washington had won a conference championship.
The Huskies then went on to play in the Fight Hunger Bowl against BYU, where they won 31-16. This was Washington’s first bowl victory since 2002 and it capped off a remarkable season for the team.
The 2013 season was a special one for the Huskies, and it marked the end of an era for the program. Steve Sarkisian had done an incredible job of turning around the program in his five years at Washington, and his departure marked the end of a decade-long rise for the team.
The 2013 season was a testament to the progress that had been made under Sarkisian’s leadership, and it set the stage for future success for the Huskies. The team has continued to build on that success in recent years, and they are now one of the top teams in college football.
The 2013 Washington Huskies football team will always be remembered for its success and for ushering in a new era of success for the program. It was a special season that marked the end of an era, and it will always be remembered as a turning point for Washington football.