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File - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to throw against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. The biggest Washington players allowed only 11 sacks this season, paving the way for Penix and No. 2 Huskies to reach the College Football Playoff and earning the Joe Moore Award as the best offensive line in the country.

Strength vs. strength for CFP title: Michigan’s stingy pass D faces Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.

File - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to throw against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. The biggest Washington players allowed only 11 sacks this season, paving the way for Penix and No. 2 Huskies to reach the College Football Playoff and earning the Joe Moore Award as the best offensive line in the country.

January 6, 2024, 6:01am College

The College Football Playoff national championship game between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington is a contrast in styles and a matchup of strength versus strength when Michael Penix Jr. faces the Wolverines’ defense. Read story

Oregon guard Jermaine Couisnard, left, shoots against Washington forward Keion Brooks Jr., right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

Couisnard’s late layup lifts Ducks past Washington

Oregon guard Jermaine Couisnard, left, shoots against Washington forward Keion Brooks Jr., right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

January 4, 2024, 9:34pm College

Jermaine Couisnard scored a game-winning layup with 12 seconds left as Oregon earned a 76-74 win over Washington on Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith celebrates after the Seahawks defeated the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Seahawks’ Geno Smith urges workout partner Michael Penix Jr., Huskies to bring home title

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith celebrates after the Seahawks defeated the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

January 4, 2024, 7:29pm College

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has a personal rooting interest in Michael Penix Jr. They trained and threw together before these Seahawks and Huskies’ seasons. Read story

Washington players celebrate victory after the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31.

Washington gives Pac-12 chance to be conference of champions in football 1 more time before leaving

Washington players celebrate victory after the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31.

January 2, 2024, 5:02pm College

The curtain will close on the Pac-12’s final season as a Power Five football conference on the biggest stage in the sport. Read story

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. celebrates after the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31.

Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. celebrates after the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31.

January 1, 2024, 11:19pm Sports

Huskies will face Michigan for national title Read story

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, and Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, head to a news conference for the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in San Antonio. The teams will play in this year's Alamo Bowl.

Washington, Texas coaches take different career paths

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, and Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, head to a news conference for the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in San Antonio. The teams will play in this year's Alamo Bowl.

December 31, 2023, 4:39pm College

Wearing matching smiles and dark blue suits, Washington coach Kalen DeBoer and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian shook hands and posed for a photo with the Sugar Bowl trophy their teams will play for Monday night. Read story

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA CFP college football semi-final game against Washington in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.

Washington’s Kalen Deboer, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian built playoff teams with holdovers from previous coaches

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA CFP college football semi-final game against Washington in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.

December 30, 2023, 3:29pm Sports

30 of 44 top Huskies are holdovers from Jimmy Lake era Read story

Colorado guard K.J. Simpson, right, drives against Washington guard Sahvir Wheeler during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Boulder, C/olo.

Colorado finishes strong to defeat Washington 73-69 in Pac-12 opener

Colorado guard K.J. Simpson, right, drives against Washington guard Sahvir Wheeler during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Boulder, C/olo.

December 29, 2023, 9:29pm College

KJ Simpson had 21 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, Eddie Lampkin also had a double-double and Colorado finished strong to defeat Washington 73-69 in a Pac-12 opener on Friday night. Read story

Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) blocks for running back Dillon Johnson (7) who takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9). Fautanu and the Huskies&#039; offensive line paved the way for No. 2 Washington to make the College Football Playoff. They are scheduled to face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

No. 2 Washington’s ‘nasty’ offensive line out prove West Coast football can out-tough Texas in CFP

Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) blocks for running back Dillon Johnson (7) who takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9). Fautanu and the Huskies&#039; offensive line paved the way for No. 2 Washington to make the College Football Playoff. They are scheduled to face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

December 28, 2023, 6:07pm College

Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu has heard all the snide remarks about West Coast football and how those pass-heavy offenses in the Pac-12 are not tough enough to win a national championship. Read story

FILE - Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze looks into the stands after an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Sept. 9, 2023, in Seattle. Odunze, who played the middle portion of the year with a broken rib and finished the year as a first-team All-American on seemingly every list, will face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

Huskies WR Rome Odunze looks for final starring chapter in College Football Playoff

FILE - Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze looks into the stands after an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Sept. 9, 2023, in Seattle. Odunze, who played the middle portion of the year with a broken rib and finished the year as a first-team All-American on seemingly every list, will face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

December 26, 2023, 6:05pm College

Rome Odunze will leave Washington in the discussion as the best wide receiver ever to wear the purple and the gold. All that’s left for is the big stage of the College Football Playoff, where Odunze and the No. 2 Huskies will face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl. Read story