Arrr! Washington scallywag be droppin' th' ball afore th' goal line, ruinin' a sure touchdown in a most puzzlin' display!
2023-11-12
Arr, mateys! Washington matey Alphonzo Tuputala be makin' an excellent play on the mighty ball against the wretched Utah scallywags. He snatched the pass from 'em scurvy hands and started headin' for the end zone. But alas, the lad dropped the cursed ball 'fore reachin' the TD. Aye, tough luck, matey!
The No. 5 Washington Huskies remained undefeated with a 35-28 victory over No. 13 Utah, but it wasn't without some drama. Huskies linebacker Alphonzo Tuputala intercepted a pass from Utah’s quarterback Bryson Barnes, thinking he had returned it for a touchdown. However, replay showed that Tuputala had dropped the ball before crossing the goal line, resulting in Utah recovering the ball at the 1-yard line and costing Washington six points. Despite the mistake, Tuputala's teammates supported him, recognizing that he made a tough error.Washington coach Kalen DeBoer saw it as a valuable lesson for the team but was glad they still managed to secure the win. Tuputala finished the game with four tackles. On the subsequent play, Washington's defense tackled Utah's Ja'Quinden Jackson in the end zone for a safety, increasing the score to 35-28.
With this win, Washington improved to 10-0 for the season, while Utah fell to 7-3. This marks the second consecutive season in which Washington has achieved double-digit wins. The team's Heisman Trophy favorite, Michael Penix Jr., expressed their satisfaction with their performance and their goal of finishing the regular season with two more wins to go 12-0.
Overall, the game had its ups and downs, with Washington's victory overshadowed by Tuputala's unfortunate blunder. Nonetheless, the team was able to maintain their undefeated streak and look forward to their remaining games.