A week after losing a tough game to Ohio State by just a touchdown - when the offense had the ball inside the OSU 5 yard line twice and came away with zero points - the Lions had to take on Washington.
Washington, coming off a national championship game appearance, was having an up and down season thanks to the mass exodus of players and coaches following last season. But despite that, the Huskies were having themselves some success in unexpected places.
Win against then-number 10 Michigan. Win against a better-than-their-record-would-indicate USC.
Were there a bunch of talking heads calling for an upset a la Wisconsin a few weeks ago?