Washington football picked up a key win in Week 10 of the college football season against a familiar opponent.
Behind a strong defensive presence in the fourth quarter by Steve Belichick’s defense, the Huskies (5-4 overall, 3-3 in Big Ten play) were able to extend their win streak at home to 19 consecutive as Washington defeated USC football (4-5 overall, 2-3) by a score of 26-21 at Husky Stadium on Saturday.
The play that sealed the win for the Huskies came in the final second when Belichick dialed up the pressure, a defensive look he hadn’t called for much of the night, on a fourth-and-4. The blitz from Washington forced USC quarterback Miller Moss out of the pocket and ultimately throw an incomplete pass.
Washington linebacker Carson Bruener had a big day as he finished with a team-high 12 tackles and two interceptions. Huskies running back Jonah Coleman ended the night with 121 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, both of which were rushing.
The win over the Trojans Saturday pushes Jeff Fisch’s squad one win away from becoming bowl-eligible.
With that, follow along here for a recap of scores, updates and highlights of Saturday’s Big Ten matchup against USC and Washington:
(This section was updated with new information)
Facing a fourth-and-4, USC and Miller Moss face pressure from the Washington defense. The decision to pressure the Trojans paid off for Steve Belichick and the Huskies, as Moss’ throw was incomplete. The fourth-down stop by Washington’s defense seals the win for the Huskies.
Big play for the Huskies’ defense, as Khmori House tackles USC running back Woody Marks for a loss of 3 yards at the Washington 4-yard line to get the stop on fourth-and-goal.
Keith Reynolds’ first touchdown with Washington is a big one as it puts the Huskies back on top against USC. Washington was unable to convert on the 2-point attempt after Reynolds’ score, which came on a jet sweep to the right side. Huskies lead the Trojans 26-21 with 13:48 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Carson Bruener picks off Miller Moss for the second time tonight as Moss tried to throw in the middle to wide receiver Kyron Hudson. It is the third interception of the night for Moss. Washington takes over at the USC 39-yard line.
On a second-and-7, Lincoln Riley continues to pick apart Washington’s defense. Miller Moss finds Kyle Ford open on the left side of the field for the 9-yard touchdown to put the Trojans up 21-20. Back-to-back touchdown drives to start the second half for USC.
Facing fourth-and-9 from the Washington 37-yard line, Lincoln Riley opts to go for it. The decision pays off in a big way as Miller Moss completes his pass to Makai Lemon for 37 yards and the score. Gutsy call for USC, which couldn’t have asked for a better start following the forced punt and touchdown.
Will Rogers and Co. can’t get points on their first drive of the second half and will punt the ball away.
Miller Moss leads USC to just past midfield for a Hail Mary attempt to make it a one-possession game before halftime. Instead, it’s intercepted by Kamren Fabiculanan, who returns it to the Washington 44-yard line before he’s finally brought down. The Huskies take a 20-7 lead into the half.
This won’t show up on the box score, but Will Rogers avoids a sack on third-and-11 for a 2-yard completion to Giles Jackson to the USC 27-yard line. That leaves a manageable 45-yard distance for kicker Grady Gross, who knocks it through to give the Huskies a 20-7 lead with less than a minute before halftime.
Washington’s Jonah Coleman breaks off on the left side of the field and walks it in for a 15-yard rushing touchdown. Back-to-back touchdowns from Coleman for Washington. Huskies build their lead back up to 10 over the Trojans at 17-7 with 8:11 remaining in the second quarter.
Here’s another look at Coleman’s touchdown in the second quarter:
USC gets on the board with a 1-yard rush up the middle from Woody Marks. The Trojans’ running back score brings the deficit against Washington to 10-7 with 10:02 remaining in the second quarter. It was a 12-play drive for 76 yards that took 5:13 off the game clock for USC.
Trojans take their first timeout of the half as they face a third-and-11 at their own 50-yard line. Washington’s Isaiah Ward just stuffed USC running back Woody Marks at the line for a no-gain carry. Big play coming up for Lincoln Riley’s squad, which only has 40 yards of total offense tonight.
Will Rogers hands it off to running back Jonah Coleman for a 19-yard rushing touchdown just before the end of the first quarter. Nice run by Coleman, who shows off his speed as he cut in and out of USC’s defense. Washington now leads USC 10-0 with 21 seconds remaining in the first quarter. It was a 10-play drive for 65 yards in 4:15 of game time for the Huskies.
Michael Lantz’s field goal attempt from 52 yards out is just short. Washington takes over at its 22-yard line. It is the fifth missed field goal of the season for Lantz. Huskies keep a 3-0 lead with 4:36 remaining in the first quarter.
A false start penalty on first-and-10 costs Washington a potential touchdown. Huskies strike first on a 39-yard field goal from Grady Gross to make it 3-0 against USC. The drive was set up by an interception from Carson Bruener.
Miller Moss is picked off by Washington’s Carson Bruener at the Huskies 45-yard line. Big turnover and momentum change for Washington to start out.
Both teams trade punts on their first drive of the night. Will Rogers’ pass to Denzel Boston on third-and-10 was a yard short of a first down.
Trojans can’t capitalize on great field position as it is a three-and-out for Miller Moss and USC’s offense to start the night.
USC starts Saturday’s game vs. Washington with great field position after Makai Lemon returns the opening kickoff to the 50-yard line. Trojans on offense for the first time tonight.
The Trojans will get the ball first after winning the coin toss and electing to receive the ball first. Just seconds away from this former Pac-12 turned Big Ten rivalry game. Washington brings an 18-game win streak at home into Saturday’s contest.
Pregame warmups are underway for the Trojans at Husky Stadium. Just a little over 30 minutes before USC takes on Washington under the lights!
Former Washington basketball player Nate Robinson is in Seattle tonight for USC-Washington at Husky Stadium. Before being taken in the first round of the 2005 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns, Robinson played three seasons for the Huskies. where he averaged 14.4 points and 3.9 rebounds in his career.
The Huskies are in the house for their Big Ten home game against USC at Husky Stadium on Saturday. Washington looking to bounce back from a tough outing against No. 13 Indiana last week.
As noted by USC’s game notes, Trojans running back Woody Marks enters Saturday’s contest vs. Washington with a 53-game consecutive streak of making at least one catch. Marks’ streak, which goes back to his time at Mississippi State, is the longest active streak in the nation.
The Trojans and Huskies will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Husky Stadium in Seattle.
USC vs. Washington will be broadcast nationally on the Big Ten Network. Jeff Levering and Jake Butt will have the call from the booth at Husky Stadium, with Brooke Fletcher reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include the Fox Sports Go app (by logging in with your TV provider credentials) and Fubo, which carries the Big Ten Network and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
According to Washington football’s record book, USC leads the all-time series against Washington 52-31-4. Washington has won each of the last two meetings against USC, with those wins coming in 2019 and 2023.
ESPN Analytics: USC is listed at 67.7% odds of winning Saturday’s contest against Washington per ESPN’s Analytics.
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Tuesday:
USC: None
Washington: None
The forecast for Saturday in Seattle is Mostly Cloudy, with a high of 53 degrees, according to The Weather Channel. Showers are expected to happen in the evening around kickoff in Seattle. There is a 30% chance of rain in the evening.
Here’s a look at USC’s schedule in 2024:
* Denotes Big Ten game
Here’s a look at Washington’s schedule in 2024:
* Denotes Big Ten game
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