The University of Washington Huskies remain undefeated after a thrilling 22-20 victory over the No. 10 Oregon State Beavers on Saturday night. The Huskies, who are now 5-0, were able to pull off the win despite being outplayed by the Beavers for much of the game.
The Huskies started off the game with a bang, as they scored a touchdown on their first drive. However, the Beavers responded with a touchdown of their own to tie the game at 7-7. From there, the Beavers took control of the game and held a 20-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Huskies were able to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, as they scored a touchdown to take a 22-20 lead. The Beavers had one last chance to win the game, but their drive stalled and the Huskies were able to hold on for the victory.
The Huskies’ defense was key in the victory, as they were able to contain Oregon State’s potent offense. The Huskies held the Beavers to just 20 points, which is well below their season average of 35 points per game.
The Huskies now have a chance to make a statement in the Pac-12, as they are currently in first place in the North Division. They will face off against the No. 6 Stanford Cardinal next week, which should be an exciting matchup.
The Huskies’ victory over Oregon State was a hard-fought one, and it shows that this team is capable of competing with some of the top teams in the country. If they can continue to play at this level, they have a good chance of making a deep run in the playoffs.
