Husky Rivalry: Can Underdogs Win? | Washington Huskies Football News

The biggest college football rivalry returns this Sunday as Washington State takes on Washington, favored by 23.5 points. The key battle? WSU’s defensive ends vs. UW’s elite tackles—and if the Cougars’ defense can generate pressure on QB Demond Williams Jr., they’ve got a shot. Offensively, they need to run the ball to control time and ease the burden on QB Caden Pinnick, who struggled last season. Meanwhile, Washington’s defense is stacked with returners, especially their linebacker corps, and safety Alex McLaughlin looms as a turnover threat. Pinnick’s strong blitz performance last year could be tested against a hungry Huskies front. For underdogs WSU, forcing turnovers or big plays might be the difference—this one’s loaded with history and heat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db30662618cdbf10