Saturday, September 16
East Lansing, MI
2:00 PM
University of Washington
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at
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Michigan State
Penix Jr. Leads No. 8 Washington In 41-7 Rout Of Michigan State
September 16, 2023 | Football
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. threw for 473 yards and four touchdowns, including three to Jack Westover, to lead No. 8 Washington to a 41-7 victory over Michigan State Saturday in East Lansing, Mich.
The Huskies (3-0) totaled 713 yards of offense which is the most ever given up by the Spartans, topping the previous high of 666 yards by Nebraska in 1995.
Penix, who completed 27 of 35 passes, led the Huskies to touchdowns on five of their seven first-half drives and a 35-0 halftime lead. He had scoring throws of 5, 13 and 7 yards to Westover, and a 30-yarder to Ja'Lynn Polk. Former Michigan State wide receiver Germie Bernard, who transferred to Washington after last season, also added a 1-yard touchdown run.
The Spartans (2-1) struggled offensively through most of the game and didn't score until backup quarterback Katin Houser had a 4-yard run with 5:48 left.
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The Huskies (3-0) totaled 713 yards of offense which is the most ever given up by the Spartans, topping the previous high of 666 yards by Nebraska in 1995.
.@RomeOdunze IS SO GOOD AT FOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/UhOawHl5KW
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) September 16, 2023
Penix, who completed 27 of 35 passes, led the Huskies to touchdowns on five of their seven first-half drives and a 35-0 halftime lead. He had scoring throws of 5, 13 and 7 yards to Westover, and a 30-yarder to Ja'Lynn Polk. Former Michigan State wide receiver Germie Bernard, who transferred to Washington after last season, also added a 1-yard touchdown run.
Start FAST … ???? pic.twitter.com/Wjcq1Ev538
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) September 16, 2023
The Spartans (2-1) struggled offensively through most of the game and didn't score until backup quarterback Katin Houser had a 4-yard run with 5:48 left.
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?! ????pic.twitter.com/vORDPW7JvX
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) September 16, 2023
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