In the first three quarters on Saturday, the Washington Huskies scored 31 points in eight offensive drives. They went three-and-out once. They rushed for 120 yards and 4.6 yards per carry. Junior quarterback Jacob Eason completed 19 of 24 passes for 242 yards and three touchdowns, completing 79.2% of his passes. They piled up 362 total yards, and three separate wide receivers scored. They systematically incinerated one of the nation’s top statistical defenses.
And, most importantly, they outscored No. 12 Oregon, 31-28.
Eason — the Georgia transfer, the Lake Stevens standout, the picturesque pro-style passer, the former five-star phenom and prospective first-round pick with a renowned right arm and enough hype to effectively fill Husky Stadium — was 15 minutes away from his signature win at Washington.