The Washington Huskies and USC Trojans put on a show for college football fans on Saturday night, with the Huskies coming out on top in a high-scoring affair. Washington outlasted USC in a back-and-forth battle, winning 59-52 in an entertaining game that featured plenty of offense.
The Huskies got off to a fast start, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. USC responded with two touchdowns of their own to tie the game at 14-14. Washington then scored two more touchdowns to take a 28-14 lead into halftime.
The second half was just as exciting as the first, with both teams trading touchdowns throughout the third and fourth quarters. USC managed to tie the game at 42-42 late in the fourth quarter, but Washington answered with a touchdown to take a 49-42 lead. The Huskies then added a field goal to extend their lead to eight points, and held on for the 59-52 victory.
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason had a huge game, throwing for five touchdowns and over 400 yards. He was supported by an impressive performance from running back Salvon Ahmed, who rushed for over 200 yards and two touchdowns. USC quarterback Kedon Slovis also had a big game, throwing for five touchdowns and over 500 yards.
The win was Washington’s third in a row and moved them to 5-1 on the season. They will look to continue their winning streak when they face Oregon next week. USC dropped to 4-2 on the season with the loss, and will face Arizona State in their next game.
Saturday night’s game was a thrilling affair that showcased some of the best talent in college football. Washington’s victory was well-deserved, and it will be interesting to see how they fare against Oregon next week.
