The Huskies entered Week 5 of the 1991 season ranked No. 3 in the polls, No. 1 the nation in rushing defense (44 yards per game) and No. 2 in total defense (235.3).
They were average 47 points per game (No. 3 in the country) and were allowing 7.8 points per game (No. 3).
So what happened next was completely expected — a 48-0 rout of Toledo on this day 25 year ago — but noteworthy nonetheless because of Gary Pinkel‘s return to Husky Stadium. Pinkel had spent the previous 12 years as a UW assistant coach and was the offensive coordinator on the 1990 Rose Bowl team.