Making a statement, Washington defeats No. 11 Michigan St 39–28.

Washington defeated No. 11 Michigan State 39-28 on Saturday night to firmly establish itself as a Pac-12 contender. Michael Penix Jr. passed for 397 yards and four touchdowns.

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In a primetime national spotlight, Penix was outstanding for three quarters, demonstrating that the Huskies' (3-0) rebuild under Kalen DeBoer is moving

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more quickly than anticipated. Washington had a 29-8 halftime advantage and a 36-14 third-quarter advantage.

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Penix came close to recording the eighth 400-yard throwing game in Washington history by completing 24 of his 40 throws.

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In the first half, he was at his peak, completing 18 of 24 passes for 278 yards, helping Washington score on four of its five possessions.

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In terms of passing yards and touchdowns, it was Penix's second-best day in his career, only falling short of his 491 passing yards

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and five touchdowns versus Ohio State in 2020 as a member of Indiana.

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Since defeating Michigan to start the 2001 season, Washington had not previously defeated a rated Power Five non conference foe at home.

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