Monika Delainey

9/21/2024

washington

In an impressive debut in the Big Ten Conference, Washington Huskies emerged victorious against Northwestern with a commanding 24-5 win. It was a defensive showcase for the Huskies, who managed to hold Northwestern to a mere 112 total offensive yards. Key performances included Washington's quarterback, Will Rogers, who delivered two first-half touchdown passes to Denzel Boston, and Jonah Coleman, who added a second-half touchdown run. The Wildcats were limited by the absence of their leading rusher, Cam Porter, which contributed to their struggles against Washington's robust defense. Special teams also played crucial roles; Northwestern managed a 96-yard kickoff return to the Washington 2-yard line, only to fail at converting on four attempts near the goal line, thwarted by the resolute Huskies. With this win, Washington clinched their first victory in the Big Ten, a milestone noted by Denzel Boston as important for the team and alumni. Northwestern, on the other hand, looks to regroup and recover with an upcoming bye week.