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This has not been a great season on the field for USC or defending Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. The Trojans were considered an outside threat at the start of the season to play for the national championship, while Williams was set to join the legendary Archie Griffin as the only two-time winner of the […]

In its swan song season, the Pac-12 conference has produced some of its best football. Part of that is because of the quarterback play within the conference, which has been at an all-time high, producing NFL-caliber talent that will soon be headed for the NFL Draft, either this year or next. Here we look at […]

It’s hard to believe that we are already near the end point of the regular season in college football. That only means one thing: bowl game season. In this case, we’re looking at the Pac-12 conference and where highly-ranked teams like Oregon and Washington could end up, both having a good chance of making the […]

As the college football season winds down, the talk not only continues to turn toward the College Football Playoff rankings but also toward the Heisman Trophy rankings. Currently, it looks to be a tight race, specifically between two Pac-12 rivals in Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon’s Bo Nix. But who has the advantage? Most […]

Coming into the season, most people looked at USC and thought that they would be the team with the unstoppable quarterback and offense that would go on to win the Pac-12. While the Trojans have gotten great QB play, there are two teams in the conference that have had also had elite QB play and […]

The second week of the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings has arrived. There hasn’t been much change at the top, particularly in the top-7. This includes No. 5 Washington. The Huskies, led by Michael Penix Jr., engaged in a shootout with Caleb Williams and USC last Saturday, resulting in a 52-42 victory for Washington. However, […]

Michael Penix Jr and the Washington Huskies outlasted the USC Trojans in a Week 10 shootout and won by 10 points in a game that featured a display of offensive fireworks and 94 total points being scored. The Huskies bolstered their resume for the CFP committee, and the Trojans now find themselves out of the […]

After a huge win over USC, Washington football quarterback and Heisman trophy favorite Michael Penix Jr. opened up the highly explosive offensive battle that ended with the Huskies on top, 52-42. Here’s what Penix Jr. told ESPN when asked whether if he expected the game to be such a shootout. “The one thing I anticipated […]

The PAC-12’s last undefeated and most complete team, against its most hyped prospect in a long time. This year’s Heisman’s favorite vs. last year’s Heisman winner. Who will come out on top? #5 Washington vs. #24 USC promises a lot of hype, but will it live up to it in reality? USC’s season of high […]

Washington football’s Week 10 will have them traveling to the LA Coliseum to take on the USC Trojans. The Huskies are still barely riding their undefeated record over their last two games, while the Trojans escaped coming into this week’s game suffering their third consecutive loss at the hands of Cal. With the latest College […]

Washington football has received favorable news in the addition of wide receiver Jalen McMillan back in the lineup. McMillan is expected to play Saturday night in the Huskies conference clash against Stanford, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. He’s been working against a knee injury for the past few weeks, missing some time against Oregon and […]

With Week 8 of the college football season now in the rearview, we have a new Heisman Trophy favorite: JJ McCarthy. The Michigan football QB has surpassed Washington signal-caller Michael Penix Jr in the latest odds per USA Today after ripping apart Michigan State over the weekend. McCarthy was at +1000 a week ago but […]

The 2023 college football season has brought with it an astonishing array of quarterback talent, making the Heisman Trophy race one of the most competitive in decades, if not ever. Each week, a handful (if not more) star quarterbacks strive to leave their mark and enhance their Heisman credentials with eye-popping stats and exhilarating style […]

The Heisman Trophy race is heating up after an action-packed Week 7 in college football. As we assess the top contenders for the prestigious award, we break down who has solidified their place at the front of the pack to date. It’s bound to be a tight race from here on out, with many changes […]

With just over two weeks before the first College Football Playoff poll is released, separation is now being made between the best teams. College football Week 7 was one that had plenty of ups and downs, with its fair share of winners and losers. We saw the likes of USC suffering their first loss, Washington […]

The race for the Heisman Trophy just took a big turn. Prior to Week 7 action, USC Trojans star Caleb Williams and Washington Huskies star Michael Penix Jr. were locked in a tight battle as front-runners. However, after Saturday’s games, Penix has taken the jump to be the clear favorite to win the Heisman over […]

The game of the week in college football this week was in Seattle as #7 Washington football hosted #8 Oregon football. College GameDay was in attendance for the matchup, and it more than lived up to the hype. This game featured one of the best quarterback matchups that college football fans are going to see […]

Washington football hosting Oregon football was the game of the week in college football this weekend, and it certainly lived up to the hype. The game was a back and forth thriller, and it came right down to the wire. Oregon had a chance to ice the win but Washington got a big stop late. […]

The big game of the day on this glorious mid-October Saturday is a showdown of the two highest ranked teams in the Pac-12. When Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies battle the Oregon Ducks in their final Pac-12 showdown, we may get a clearer idea of who the top team in the Pac-12 actually […]

Oregon football’s Week 7 matchup against Washington will be one of the most significant games of the college football weekend. This game features two top-10 teams and carries major implications not only for the Pac-12 Championship but also for the College Football Playoff. While the conversation has revolved around USC and their Heisman-winning quarterback, Caleb […]

The game of the college football weekend is taking place in the Pacific Northwest. College GameDay is traveling up to Seattle, Washington this week and for good reason. The eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks are traveling to Seattle to take on their soon-to-be Big Ten rival Washington football. The Huskies are ranked seventh in the country. Both […]

The PAC-12 swan song continues with another excellent game. This time, it’s a Pacific Northwest top-ten matchup between Oregon and Washington. The Ducks and Huskies are undefeated and sit at #8 and #7, respectively, in the AP Top 25. Both teams sit at 5-0, and while USC is also undefeated, their shaky start on defense […]

The Heisman Trophy race has been a two-man back-and-forth for a couple of weeks and it continued this week with Washington football’s Michael Penix Jr. reclaiming the top odds to win the award according to FanDuel. Penix takes over as the betting favorite at +220 odds, just slightly ahead of USC quarterback and reigning Heisman […]

Washington football is absolutely rolling this season and may be the best team in the Pac-12. The Huskies are a perfect 5-0, much in part to the brilliance of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The signal-caller is a big reason Washington has arguably the best offense in the nation, ranking first in total yards (571.6) and […]

USC football star quarterback Caleb Williams is widely viewed as the top player in the nation so far in the 2023 college football season. However, he’s no longer the favorite to win the 2023 Heisman Trophy after Week 4 of the campaign. That title now belongs to Michael Penix Jr. of the Washington Huskies. Over […]

The college football season is four weeks in and there are plenty of notable storylines. As far as the Heisman Trophy race is concerned, there are a ton of potential names who could be headed to New York. Two of the favorites are in the Pac-12 with Washington football star Michael Penix Jr. and reigning […]

Week 4 in college football proved to be a pivotal week for the Heisman Trophy power rankings. This year, as much as it seems there’s a clear favorite, there’s also an opportunity for multiple players to make huge gains with big performances. This was one of those weeks. So, let’s take a look at the […]

The Washington football team is ranked in the top ten largely on the strength of its passing game led by Michael Penix Jr. The Indiana football transfer has been lighting up the scoreboard since transferring to the Pac-12 school that will be in the Big Ten next season. The Huskies traveled to East Lansing on […]

Michael Penix Jr.’s run for the Heisman Trophy continues this weekend. The Washington football quarterback was a preseason favorite for the award, and he has shown why throughout the early parts of the college football season. Penix Jr. and the Huskies have dominated, going 2-0, and currently sitting as the eighth-ranked team in the nation. […]

As much hype as there was coming into the 2023 college football season for the Colorado Buffaloes, no one had them as a threat to win the Pac-12. The hype was to see just what new head coach Deion Sanders had actually constructed in Boulder, while most were looking to see how it would fail. […]

ESPN college football analyst Robert Griffin III took a risk discussing Washington football and quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. on board a yacht this past weekend. Unfortunately, his gamble didn’t pay off. Griffin was discussing the team’s season opener against Boise State football. He then talked about Penix, a lefty signal caller. With Penix under center, […]

The Washington football team opens up their season on September 2nd with an intriguing home matchup against Boise State football. This is a big season for the Huskies, and a big season for quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Penix Jr. transferred to Washington from Indiana football and helped flip a switch on last year’s team after […]

The college football season is almost here, with Washington football set to play their first game in two weeks time. The first games kick off in about a week from now on Aug. 26th. The Washington Huskies won’t be one of those teams to begin their season in Week 0. The Huskies have made a […]

It is the most coveted award in College Football, the Heisman Trophy. It is time to continue our College Football odds series with a special 2023 Heisman Trophy Winner prediction and pick. First presented in 1935 to Jay Berwanger, the Heisman Trophy is the top award for an FBS player. It is given each year […]

All seems fine with Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr., as he has returned to Washington football practice after recently dealing with an arm issue, per  Christian Caple of On Montlake. “Penix suited up and threw in some drills but didn’t take any reps with the No. 1 offense during team periods for three consecutive […]

The Pac-12 preseason media poll dropped Thursday ahead of the conference’s annual media day in Las Vegas. USC dominated the list with 25 first-place votes, and Utah football came in at third in the rankings. Despite the Utes beating the Trojans twice last season, Pac-12 media members are rocking with Caleb Williams and Lincoln Riley. […]

In his first season with the Washington Huskies, former Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. defied all expectations. As he led the charge, Washington put together their best season in recent history. They finished the year with an 11-2 record and a second-place finish in the Pac-12. In addition, they took down Texas in the Alamo […]

Michael Penix Jr. announced his return to Washington football for the 2023 season. The Huskies QB posted a video on Twitter with Penix Jr. set as the narrator to make the exciting announcement. https://twitter.com/themikepenix/status/1599599071416967169?s=20&t=Ictik4k2GvZyCCzZsQ35hQ “After long talks with family, coaches, and other trusted support,” Michael Penix Jr. says in the video. “I had to make one […]

Week 3 of the college football season is behind us, and the College Football Playoff picture is growing clearer. Most of the usual contenders, such as Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State, won in blowout fashion, as expected. However, one surprise college football team is emerging as a contender after a big win on Saturday: Washington. […]