<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3CorZq_1GsDnKA200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3CorZq_1GsDnKA200" width="800" height="450" >As the Washington football team walked off the field against No. 21 Iowa, its season was looking dire.The Huskies (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) had just dropped to 0-3 in conference play. They were embarrassed by the Hawkeyes in front of a dwindling home crowd, and UW’s star quarterback was injured.Nearly a month later, Washington’s season has taken a whole new trajectory. It’s quarterback and coach, who fans wanted to fire and let transfer, have new life. The Huskies now looked primed to make a bowl game for the third-straight year under head coach Jedd Fisch after looking lifeless for weeks. So what happened?It started with a failed test against a good Minnesota team, a game Washington needed to win if it wanted any chance at the College Football Playoff and to prove it belonged near the top of the Big Ten.The Huskies came close, losing just 27-24, but two costly interceptions by third-year quarterback Demond Williams Jr. set the Golden Gophers up in short field, giving them easy points and a crucial conference win.It was a big shot to Washington’s confidence, as they had to go on the road and face No. 18 USC just seven days later. In the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Williams Jr. let another crucial turnover loose that led to a Trojan scoop-and-score for the game-winning touchdown.Washington returned home for its rock-bottom first half against Iowa, as Husky Stadium was filled with yellow-clad fans who made the journey from the midwest to take over the Greatest Setting.Luckily, Washington had a get-right game up ahead on its schedule. Although they had traveled halfway across the country to northern Indiana and were starting a backup quarterback, UW was able to blow past Purdue in a 500-yard offensive explosion.The win was a much-needed injection of confidence for the beleaguered Huskies, but it came against one of the worst Big Ten programs of the 2020’s. If Washington wanted any shot of salvaging its season, it had to against Nebraska in one of the most hostile environments in the country.And through 58 minutes of a punt-filled, defensive battle, Washington trailed 7-3 and looked destined for another offensive letdown and another road loss. But Nebraska, as they had done in its previous two weeks, couldn’t keep a fourth-quarter lead.On a fourth-and-18 near midfield, Williams Jr. launched the ball towards second-year receiver Chris Lawson moments before getting hit. As Lawson was falling down, he was able to secure the ball and get a foot down inbounds for a miraculous game-saving catch.Two plays later, Lawson was in the endzone.And Two plays after that, Washington scored again. This time it was fourth-year safety Alex McLaughlin on a pick-6. In just 15 seconds, Washington went from down 7-3 to up 17-7.With a solidly winning record, Washington will look to continue its winning streak against a Penn State team desperate for a win to rejoin the middle of the conference. Will it be another disappointing performance at home, or will the Huskies keep up their winning ways?Reach Sports Editor Jared Tucker at sports@dailyuw.com. X: @jaredetucker. Bluesky: @jaredetucker.bsky.social.Like what you’re reading? Support high-quality student journalism by donating here.</div></body>

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As the Washington football team walked off the field against No. 21 Iowa, its season was looking dire. The Huskies (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) had just dropped to 0-3 in conference play. They were embarrassed by the Hawkeyes in front of a dwindling home crowd, and UW’s star quarterback was injured.

Recap: Washington continues roller coaster start to conference play

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As the Washington football team walked off the field against No. 21 Iowa, its season was looking dire. The Huskies (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) had just dropped to 0

Recap: Washington continues roller coaster start to conference play

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