Washington dominates Northwestern in Big Ten opener 24-5

In their Big Ten Conference opener, Washington secured a decisive 24-5 victory over Northwestern on Saturday night. Will Rogers led the Huskies with two touchdown passes to Denzel Boston in the first half, showcasing his strong performance by completing 20 of 28 passes for 223 yards. Jonah Coleman added a touchdown run in the fourth quarter, further solidifying Washington's dominance in the game. The Huskies improved their record to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference after a previous loss to Washington State. Northwestern struggled offensively, particularly in the absence of their leading rusher, Cam Porter, who was sidelined due to injury. The Wildcats managed only 112 total yards and were unable to convert on multiple scoring opportunities, including a first-and-goal situation at the 4-yard line. Instead of attempting to score a touchdown, they opted for a field goal, which limited their scoring potential. Despite a promising 96-yard kickoff return by Joseph Himon II early in the fourth quarter, Northwestern failed to capitalize, turning the ball over on downs after four unsuccessful attempts to score from the 1-yard line. Quarterback Jack Lausch's performance was lackluster, completing only 8 of 27 passes for 53 yards and throwing two interceptions. The Wildcats will benefit from an early bye week to regroup and address their offensive challenges before facing Indiana on October 5. Meanwhile, Washington will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next game against Rutgers next Friday.