Washington and Oregon are locked in a heated game for the Pac-12 Championship title. And just as things are going in the favor of the Huskies, a fumble by the star QB Michael Penix Jr. has left fans worrying about what could potentially happen later in the game. It would be devastating for the undefeated Huskies to lose the conference title to the 11-1 Ducks.
Michael Penix Jr.’s aim could lead to a twist in the game
The Washington Huskies and the Oregon Ducks are deep in the 2nd quarter of the match. The Huskies lead 10-0 with one of the most prominent actions on the field being the costly overthrow by Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. This action by the 23-year-old QB could cause him problems if the Huskies fall to Oregon in their championship game.
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Costly overthrow by Michael Penix Jr.
— Jason DiRienzo (@allpurposescout) December 2, 2023
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With so many people vouching for the Huskies as the potential Pac-12 winner, they cannot have any room for mistakes. Michael Penix Jr. is one of the best players in Washington who won the AP Comeback Player of the Year in 2022. And he needs to keep his aim under control.
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The Huskies entered the game with a better edge and record as they led 12-0 while the Ducks stood 11-1. This game is very important for both teams as the victor will get a chance to make it to the college football playoffs. Hopefully, Michael Penix Jr.’s fumble won’t make a major impact on the game.
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