The Washington Huskies had a thrilling victory over the Utah Utes on Saturday, thanks in large part to the stellar performance of wide receiver Rome Odunze. Odunze had a career-high eight receptions for a total of 119 yards and two touchdowns.
The Huskies had an early lead, but the Utes managed to keep it close throughout the game. With just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Huskies were down by three points. That’s when Odunze stepped up and made a huge play. He caught a pass from quarterback Jacob Eason and ran it for a 41-yard touchdown, giving the Huskies the lead.
Odunze wasn’t done yet. On the ensuing possession, he caught another pass from Eason and ran it for a 25-yard touchdown. This put the Huskies up by 10 points and sealed the victory.
Odunze’s performance was impressive, and it was a major factor in the Huskies’ victory. His eight receptions were the most by any Husky receiver this season, and his 119 receiving yards were the second-most in a single game in school history.
The Huskies are now 6-3 on the season and have a chance to make a bowl game if they can win their remaining three games. Odunze’s performance against Utah was a major factor in their success, and it could be a sign of things to come for the rest of the season. If he can continue to make plays like he did against Utah, then the Huskies will be in good shape for the rest of the year.
