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Washington Huskies Edge Oregon Ducks in a Close Football Game at Autzen Stadium

The Washington Huskies, with an 11-2 record, narrowly defeated the Oregon Ducks, who now stand at 10-3, in a closely contested game that ended 37-34.


Sep 30, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Washington Huskies defensive end Bralen Trice (8), defensive lineman Ulumoo Ale (68), and linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (5) celebrate a tackle for a loss in the second half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

At Eugene's Autzen Stadium, the Washington Huskies showcased their offensive capabilities by amassing a total of 522 yards against the Oregon Ducks. The Huskies' passing game was particularly effective; they threw for 408 yards with an impressive completion rate of 74 percent and an average of nearly 12 yards per attempt. The quarterback's performance was highlighted by a remarkable rating of approximately 185 and included two touchdowns through the air – one being an exceptional longest touchdown pass of 76 yards.


The rushing offense also contributed significantly to the victory with a total of 114 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. The longest rush was recorded at just over half that distance, demonstrating consistent gains throughout the game. The team's efficiency shone in red zone situations where they had an impressive success rate of about four out five attempts.


Special teams played their part as well; field goal kicking was flawless with three made goals out of three attempts and a longest field goal from just beyond forty yards contributing to nine points for the team. Extra point kicks were also perfect on all four attempts.


On defense, while there were no interceptions made by either side during this encounter, Washington managed to force two fumbles from their opponents – recovering one themselves – which proved crucial in such a tight contest.


Penalties were kept relatively low for both sides with only five penalties assessed against each team resulting in minimal yardage lost; twenty-five for Washington and thirty-four for Oregon respectively.


As fans look ahead to future games, they can anticipate another exciting home game when the Washington Huskies will face off against Colorado Buffaloes at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium in Seattle. This upcoming event is scheduled on November 20th and will be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network so fans won't miss any action from this anticipated clash.

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