Washington quarterback Jake Browning exited the game early in the fourth quarter, allowing redshirt freshman backup Jake Haener to make his debut.
And what a debut it was.
During his first series, Haener completed all five of his passes for 74 yards, including a 43-yard pass to Ty Jones. Jones then made a one-handed catch in the end zone on an 11-yard pass from Haener.
Haener completed all seven of his passes against North Dakota, finishing with 110 yards and a touchdown. When it comes to backup quarterbacks, Huskies head coach Petersen said there is a tough line to walk between letting them perform and playing conservative in a blowout win.