The Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars have had an impressive start to the season, with both teams picking up two wins in the Pac-12. This has seen them rise up the Pac-12 power rankings, with the Huskies currently sitting at third and the Cougars at sixth.
The Huskies have been led by their strong defense, which has allowed them to hold their opponents to an average of just 15 points per game. This has been complemented by an offense that has been able to move the ball effectively, with quarterback Jake Browning throwing for over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns in the first two games. The Huskies have also been able to run the ball effectively, with Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed combining for over 400 yards and five touchdowns.
The Cougars have also been impressive on both sides of the ball, with quarterback Gardner Minshew leading the offense with over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns in the first two games. The Cougars have also been able to move the ball on the ground, with James Williams and Max Borghi combining for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. The Cougars defense has also been solid, allowing just 17 points per game.
Both teams have shown that they are capable of competing in the Pac-12 this season, and their placement in the power rankings is a testament to that. The Huskies have the potential to be a top-tier team in the conference, while the Cougars have shown that they can compete with anyone in the Pac-12. With both teams continuing to play well, it will be interesting to see how they fare in the coming weeks.
