Final: Huskies 44, Wildcats 27
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Final: Huskies 44, Wildcats 27
Final: UW 44, Arizona 27. It was nowhere near that close.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
FINAL
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
Huskies 4️⃣4️⃣
Wildcats 2️⃣7️⃣https://t.co/fcXeBgRnmX
UA scores again against UW's backup defense
Sheesh, quite a poor showing for UW's backup defense. Would love to know the last time UW allowed four touchdowns in a quarter.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
The Wildcats have scored yet again against UW's backup defense.
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
🏈 Gunnell ➡ Berryhill for 24 yards
📍 6 plays, 75 yards
⏰ 1:56
4Q | Huskies 44, Wildcats 27 https://t.co/fcXeBgRnmX
The Wildcats scored again
It is far too late to matter, but the Wildcats are now scoring at will.
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
🏈 Michael Wiley 💨 3 yards
📍 8 plays, 80 yards
⏰ 2:14
4Q | Huskies 44, Wildcats 20 https://t.co/fcXeBh8YLx
Brandon McKinney ejected for targeting
Brandon McKinney is ejected for targeting, which means he'll also miss the first half against WSU (or whoever).
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
So UW has to keep playing in the all-black uniforms after this, right?
— Sean Quinton (@Quinton_Sean) November 22, 2020
With 44 points, Huskies still a touchdown shy of the 51 they put up on Arizona in Tucson last year.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Newton breaks one for a long touchdown
Jimmy Lake was jumping up and down, pumping his fist as Richard Newton ran by him. Must feel pretty good.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Richard Newton finds a hole and takes it to the end zone, 54 yards. Arizona didn't offer much resistance. Huskies lead 44-6.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
✌️✌️✌️ pic.twitter.com/JeYgkTQNrj
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
Jacob Sirmon in at quarterback
Jacob Sirmon in at quarterback for UW.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Jacob Sirmon in at QB.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Huskies lose shutout early in the fourth quarter
No shutout tonight. Stanley Berryhill III (incredible name) beats Julius Irvin for a 30-yard TD. PAT missed. 37-6 UW.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Huskies won't be happy to lose the shutout on a 30-yard pass from Gunnell to Berryhill with 12:54 to go in fourth quarter.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
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Elijah Molden briefly down, but walks off field
FYI, Elijah Molden is walking on the sideline and holding his helmet. He isn't getting medical attention. Seems OK.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Molden walked off on his own. Goes without saying he is UW's unquestioned leader.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Julius Irvin now in the game on defense.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Third-quarter analysis from Mike Vorel
Jimmy Lake admitted this week that he’d like to include UW junior tight end Cade Otton more in the passing game.
Well, mission accomplished.
The 6-5, 240-pound Otton has recorded seven catches on eight targets for 100 yards – including a 20-yard touchdown in the third quarter. On both sides of the ball, Washington has done whatever it wants against the obviously overmatched Arizona Wildcats. Otton’s emergence is just one raindrop in a veritable ocean of positives.
At this point, it might be best to institute a running clock.
End of third: Huskies 37, Wildcats 0
END OF THIRD
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
Huskies 3️⃣7️⃣
Wildcats 0️⃣https://t.co/fcXeBh8YLx
Peyton Henry misses field goal
Not a great start to the season for Peyton Henry, who misses a 47-yard FG.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Super impressive for Morris to stare down the rush there and hit Jones for 15 yards on third down. Unfazed.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Let's try again: This is the same Arizona team that had 418 yards and 30 points last week against USC, which is purported to be pretty good.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Cade Otton adds TD to career day
Perfect pass from Morris to Otton for a 20-yard TD. It's 37-0 UW. Might be time to give some other Husky quarterbacks a little run.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Morris hits a wide-open Cade Otton for a 20-yard touchdown. Huskies kick the extra-point this time. It's 37-0, and UW is outgaining Arizona 365-62.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Cade Otton's career day continues with a TD 🔥
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
🏈 Morris ➡ Otton for 20 yards
📍 7 plays, 47 yards
⏰ 3:11
3Q | Huskies 37, Wildcats 0 https://t.co/fcXeBh8YLx
Can't help but wonder if we'll see Cade Otton in an NFL uniform next season.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Josiah Bronson and Eddy Ulofoshio combined on the fourth-down stop there. Impressive.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Huskies stuff Arizona on 4th-and-2. The Wildcats no doubt are ready to head back to the desert.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Huskies still rolling with early third-quarter touchdown
Such a pleasant touchdown run pic.twitter.com/YqcoGf4t04
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
UW went for two, which seems maybe a tiny bit disrespectful. Race Porter was nearly killed, and he didn't get it. But at least he's still with us.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Kamari Pleasant with a 21-yard touchdown run -- and with a 30-0 lead, Huskies go for 2. Race Porter, the holder, carries the ball and is stopped just short of the goal line.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
That Arizona punt is fairly representative of their entire performance.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Third quarter is underway ...
And now a sack for Ryan Bowman to end the drive. He beat the right tackle clean.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Another sack for ZTF, who seems presently unstoppable. What an emergence.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Halftime analysis from Mike Vorel
In last weekend’s loss to USC, Arizona’s offense piled up 444 total yards and scored 30 points.
Yes, this offense.
In the first two quarters on Saturday, UW held the Wildcats to 45 total yards, 2.1 yards per play and 1.2 yards per rush. Quarterback Grant Gunnell completed 7 of 11 passes but managed just 33 yards, while being sacked twice and coughing up a fumble. His longest completion was 14 yards. And the Huskies smothered their opponent without defensive lineman Tuli Letuligasenoa or outside linebacker Laiatu Latu, who both missed their second consecutive game.
The offense has impressed as well. But, in what was supposed to be a high-scoring affair, UW’s defense isn’t allowing it.
Halftime: Huskies 24, Wildcats 0
End of first half, which was a Husky domination. They lead Arizona, 24-0. Huskies out-gaining Wildcats 267-45
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
HT: UW 24, Arizona 0. Stats: pic.twitter.com/NrgkjQe7EA
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
HALFTIME
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
Huskies 2️⃣4️⃣
Wildcats 🥚https://t.co/fcXeBh8YLx
A couple of dropped passes foil a promising Husky drive. They punt from Arizona's 39 (!) and down the ball at the 2 with 55 seconds left in the half.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Star punter Race Porter will not be denied.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
The drops are back.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Perfect pass from Morris on that deep ball but McMillan just couldn't haul it in. Nice coverage as well.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
My God, that run by Cam Davis. Let that man eat.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Morris keeper on 4th-and-1, and he gets the 1. Huskies march on.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Doesn't matter. Morris gets it on the keeper.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Arizona has 40 total yards and is averaging 2.2 yards per play. Whew.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Huskies defense forces another punt after all
After all that, Huskies force another punt.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Another pressure by ZTF forcing that incompletion.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
That's a penalty I've literally never seen before. Delay of game ... on the defense.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Huskies get a running into the kicker penalty. It's 4th and 1, and it appears Arizona will go for it.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Huskies force another punt. Defense is humming, too
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Cam Williams in the game at safety for the first time I've seen this season.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
In his second career start, Dylan Morris is running the Husky offense with poise and precision. He's 8-of-11 for 175 yards.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
UW punches in another touchdown
Four third-down conversions on another Husky scoring drive, including 3rd-and-9 and 3rd-and-12. Richard Newton scores from 2 yards out. It's a Husky rout so far, 24-0 halfway through the second quarter.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
The Huskies have four running backs they trust, and that is a great luxury. Richard Newton scores from two yards out there. 24-0 UW.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Too. Easy.
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
🏈 Richard Newton 💨 2 yards
📍 13 plays, 65 yards
⏰ 6:39
2Q | Huskies 24, Wildcats 0 https://t.co/fcXeBgRnmX
Then he follows with an absolute strike to Bynum for 20 on third-and-9. That'll do.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
That was Kamari Pleasant's first carry.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
First-quarter analysis from Mike Vorel
That was 15 minutes of utter domination.
The scoreboard would tell you that (UW leads 17-0). The statistics say the same (UW has outgained Arizona 155-21).
But it’s the details as well. A week after throwing for just 141 yards in his starting debut, QB Dylan Morris completed five of six passes for 149 yards and a 65-yard Puka Nacua score. Tight end Cade Otton hauled in four passes for 64 yards. UW’s defense forced two three-and-outs, and linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio claimed a strip-sack that the Huskies recovered. They sacked Arizona quarterback Grant Gunnell twice and compiled three tackles for loss.
Utter domination, like we said.
End of first: Huskies 17, Wildcats 0
END OF FIRST
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
Huskies 1️⃣7️⃣
Wildcats 0️⃣https://t.co/fcXeBgRnmX
First quarter ends with Washington leading Arizona 17-0 and out-gaining Wildcats 155-21
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Sean McGrew was the only UW running back to get a carry in the first quarter.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
UW defense forces another punt
Three TFL and two sacks for UW in the first quarter.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
There's ZTF's third sack in the last five quarters. No forced fumble though, so disappointing
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Zion sack forces another Arizona punt. He's a force.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Cade Otton poised to continue UW's tight end tradition at the next level. He's impressive. And for all of Jimmy Lake's RUN THE DAMN BALL theatrics, Huskies clearly knew they'd be able to throw on this Arizona defense. Nice balance, and heck of a start for UW.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) November 22, 2020
Huskies take advantage with touchdown
Two McGrew runs, and the Huskies have a touchdown. They lead 17-0, and there's still 2:48 left in first quarter.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
It's been a decisive quarter for UW. McGrew pounds it in from one yard out and UW leads 17-0.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
McGrew punches it in 👊 pic.twitter.com/yZOAMfWfgs
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
UW recovers strip-sack fumble at the 9
Grant Gunnell sacked. UW recovers. Big.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Huskies with a sack and fumble recovery. They have first-and-goal from the 9. It's all going their way so far.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Targeting is wiped away after review.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Looked like Taylor hit him with his upper back, honestly. But I believe contact to the head/neck of the ball carrier can still be called.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Worth noting that Tim Horn's kickoffs weren't getting anywhere near the end zone in warm ups as well. UW going to have to cover.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Kyler Gordon is a special teams menace.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Morris has 129 passing yards, all to two receivers: Nacua 65, Otton 64
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Run the damn ball? Meh. Dylan Morris 5-6 for 129 yards and one TD thus far, after throwing for 141 yards last week. Meanwhile, UW has run for 16 yards and 1.6 YPC.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Huskies settle for field goal
UW in the red zone has been quite bad for the first 4+ quarters of the John Donovan Era. UW still leads 10-0.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Morris scrambles and comes up short on third down. Henry kicks a 20-yard field goal, but the Huskies let one slip away. They had first and goal from the 1. Still. UW leads 10-0 with 4:58 left in first quarter.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Huskies settle for field goal after first-and-goal at the 1.
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
🏈 Peyton Henry from 20 yards
📍 10 plays, 77 yards
⏰ 5:20
1Q | Huskies 10, Wildcats 0 https://t.co/fcXeBh8YLx
Third and goal, I meant to say
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Well, that was nearly a disaster. Looked like it was supposed to be a give to Westover but the transfer never happened.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
UW tight end Cade Otton involved early
Add 29 yards to the Otton total
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
That was a laser shot from Dylan Morris to Otton. Arm strength is not an issue.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Lake wanted to get Otton more involved in the offense. He already has three catches for 35 yards
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Dylan Morris took a deep shot for true freshman WR Jalen McMillan there. McMillan can fly.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Jimmy Lake said he wanted to get Cade Otton more involved in the passing game. That's happening.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
UW's defense forces three-and-out
Arizona is going to punt on 4th-and-2 -- maybe
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
UW forced a three-and-out and Arizona did not try a fake punt. Sad.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
The WIldcats do indeed punt, and Huskies take over at their 21
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
It seems UW might try some chip kicks after its coverage last weekend was quite bad.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Huskies open with Dylan Morris' first college touchdown pass
There's Dylan Morris' first college TD pass, a 65-yarder to Puka Nacua. Puka makes plays.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
On 3rd-and-10, Morris flips to Puka Nacua, who breaks free for 65 yards and a touchdown. Huskies lead 7-0 with 11:27 to go in first quarter.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
A touchdown to remember 🔥 pic.twitter.com/h4PrQfQTvU
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) November 22, 2020
Puka's balance to not fall when the throw was behind him is notable here https://t.co/qerebA3i9l
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Huskies convert fake punt in opening series
UW fakes a punt and Jackson Sirmon bounds ahead for a first down.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Sean McGrew is indeed the starting running back.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
UW will receive.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
UW OLB Laiatu Latu and DL Sam Taimani are both on the sideline but not dressed.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Dylan Morris officially starting at QB again
Also, Sean McGrew was listed as UW's starting running back, not Kamari Pleasant. Pleasant started last week. We'll see if the listing holds true.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
First look at UW's all-black uniforms
I stand by it https://t.co/CkZtCLA2tb
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
UW is in stretch lines on the field. No sign of outside linebacker Laiatu Latu, from what I've seen.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Pardon my French, but the all-black uniforms look slick as heck.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
UW QB Dylan Morris is still taking warmup snaps from starting C Luke Wattenberg. If you were wondering, Kevin Thomson is taking snaps from true freshman Geirean Hatchett.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
UW QB Kwvin Thomson is indeed in full uniform and warming up. Will be interesting to see if he gets involved in any way.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 22, 2020
Wasn’t sure if I was going to have any Husky Stadium lake shots from the press box this year, but here I am on a gorgeous November day. pic.twitter.com/3VUhsk8s1v
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) November 22, 2020
Fewer boats, but still beautiful. pic.twitter.com/OIg1AeJSbv
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 21, 2020
UW QB Kevin Thomson, who didn’t dress for last weekend’s game, is on the field early in warm ups. Doesn’t necessarily mean he’s available to play, but worth monitoring.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) November 21, 2020
If UW wins, should it really matter how?
In his weekly press conference on Monday, UW head coach Jimmy Lake was asked about his offense regularly featuring a fullback — in this case, redshirt sophomore Jack Westover — in the 27-21 win over Oregon State.
“Yeah, isn’t that a pretty thing?” Lake said with a widening smile. “I love it.”
I’m not so sure Husky football fans everywhere agree.
After all, in a world of air-raids and hurry-ups and run-pass options, Washington’s offense last weekend looked downright primitive.
Could next week’s Apple Cup be in jeopardy?
Shortly after arriving at Washington State, Cougars coach Nick Rolovich installed an Apple Cup countdown clock in his home locker room.
That clock might not hit zero until 2021.
On Thursday, less than 24 hours after The Spokesman-Review reported that true freshman quarterback Jayden de Laura had tested positive for COVID-19, Washington State’s road game at Stanford on Saturday was canceled due to the Cougars’ inability to reach the 53-player scholarship requirement.
WSU athletics director Pat Chun told local media on Friday afternoon that nine Cougar players are in the program’s COVID-19 protocol — which could indicate a positive case or contact tracing. He added that four players were placed in the protocol following Friday morning’s testing and zero players were in the protocol when Washington State met Oregon last Saturday.
A week after being bullied by a bruising RB, UW faces a similar challenge
Arizona uses a familiar weapon in a different way.
Last weekend, Washington struggled to stop 5-foot-10, 217-pound Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson — who rushed for 133 yards, 5.8 yards per carry and a touchdown in the Huskies’ 27-21 win.
Meanwhile, Arizona running back Gary Brightwell — a 6-1, 218-pound senior — gashed USC for 112 rushing yards and 5.3 yards per carry, while adding three catches for 20 yards as well. He’s averaging 5.8 yards per carry in his Wildcat career.
On Saturday, the Huskies have a second chance to prove they can bully a bigger back.
What to watch for when Washington hosts Arizona
UW trailed 17-13 at halftime of last season’s game at Arizona, before erupting for 38 second-half points in a 51-27 win. So, who will we see on Saturday: the first-half, or second-half Huskies? Considering the questionable run defenses on both sidelines, expect points-a-plenty. At some point, Morris will have to make a few impressive plays in the passing game to win. It will help to get wide receiver Puka Nacua and tight end Cade Otton more involved in the offense. On the other side, Gunnell is also a legitimate talent who will threaten the Huskies in ways Gebbia couldn’t.
Read more keys to the game and Mike Vorel's prediction here.
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